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
Winter 2021 was characterized by relatively cold temperatures compared to the four previous vintages. It was marked by several successive frost episodes, one of which was particularly severe on the night of April 7-8th, while some plots with early-ripening grape varieties had already begun to sprout. It was the most intense and extensive frost episode that Domaine d'Aussières has experienced since 2017. Another noteworthy meteorological event was the low rainfall during the vegetative cycle. This water deficit delayed the restart of the vines after the frost. The soils could only be recharged with water at the very end of the season, after the harvest. These weather conditions resulted in delaying the growth and development of the vines and ultimately the ripening period. Harvesting began on September 13th, two weeks later than in 2020.
Varietals
Syrah : 43%
Carignan : 31%
Grenache noir : 17%
Mourvèdre : 9%
Carignan : 31%
Grenache noir : 17%
Mourvèdre : 9%
Tasting
Attractive garnet colour with purple highlights. The nose is generous and inviting. The palate opens with notes of black fruit, blackberry and blueberry, followed by a bouquet of garrigue dominated by notes of summer savory, leading to subtle toasty and vanilla undertones. The finish extends with delicate fragrances of violets and liquorice.