Domaine d'Aussières
Aussières was built on a fertile ecosystem where nature and people come together to learn from each other and create. Our village is very much a living place, where dialogue is the cardinal value. A dialogue of many kinds: between the elements, between the generations that have labored its grounds, between its villagers and craftsmen, and between the wine world’s different schools of thought.That is what moves us forward, ultimately creating wines that tell a story of place, respect and nuance.
The vintage
In the Languedoc region, after a mild winter and cool spring, temperatures climbed to reach a region-wide heat peak at the end of June, followed by a hot summer. In Aussières, the drought and heatwave were once again tempered by our best friend, the wind, particularly the south-easterly "le marin", which provided the humidity needed for optimal plant development. Finally, rain at the very beginning of September enabled the 2019 vintage to reach the expected levels of ripeness.
Carignan, Mourvèdre and Grenache benefited the most from this surprisingly fresh and intense vintage.
Carignan, Mourvèdre and Grenache benefited the most from this surprisingly fresh and intense vintage.
Varietals
Syrah : 52%
Carignan : 20%
Mourvèdre : 19%
Grenache noir : 9%
Carignan : 20%
Mourvèdre : 19%
Grenache noir : 9%
Tasting
The 2019 vintage is ruby red in colour.
The nose has a complex aromatic bouquet with notes of ripe fruit, red fruit compote and subtle notes of sweet spices, garrigue, pepper and bayleaf.
On the palate, the tannins are elegant and the aromatic freshness is expressed with great purity. The aromas of raspberry and blackberry, blend with notes of caramelised roasted almonds underlined with accents of garrigue. The saline finish lingers with mentholated notes.
The nose has a complex aromatic bouquet with notes of ripe fruit, red fruit compote and subtle notes of sweet spices, garrigue, pepper and bayleaf.
On the palate, the tannins are elegant and the aromatic freshness is expressed with great purity. The aromas of raspberry and blackberry, blend with notes of caramelised roasted almonds underlined with accents of garrigue. The saline finish lingers with mentholated notes.