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
The 2024 vintage begins with a significant deficit in the vine’s water reserves. Growth is limited at the start of the season, but resumes thanks to timely, beneficial rainfall at the end of April. Phenological development is highly uneven, even within individual plots. In early May, a few millimetres of rain fall. June is warm and growth becomes active. The summer of 2024 is not as hot and dry as that of 2023, which is good news for vegetative development and grape ripening. The harvest of white and rosé grapes takes place at the end of August; it is then necessary to wait a further 15 days before beginning the red grape harvest in mid-September. Maturity is slow to arrive, but once achieved, the quality of the grapes fully meets expectations.
Varietals
Syrah : 47,50%
Grenache noir : 17,50%
Marselan : 10%
Alicante-henri-bouschet : 7%
Carignan : 6%
Merlot : 5%
Mourvèdre : 4%
Cabernet sauvignon : 2,50%
Cinsault : 0,50%
Grenache noir : 17,50%
Marselan : 10%
Alicante-henri-bouschet : 7%
Carignan : 6%
Merlot : 5%
Mourvèdre : 4%
Cabernet sauvignon : 2,50%
Cinsault : 0,50%
Tasting
The wine displays a bright, vibrant garnet colour.
The nose displays aromas of garrigue, dominated by black fruit, supported by subtle notes of sweet spices.
The palate is indulgent and harmonious, combining roundness with freshness. The finish is long and alluring.
The nose displays aromas of garrigue, dominated by black fruit, supported by subtle notes of sweet spices.
The palate is indulgent and harmonious, combining roundness with freshness. The finish is long and alluring.