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Château d’Aussières 2016, A.C Corbières, France

£38.00£205.20

Acquired in 1999 by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)the 550 hectare estate has witnessed a vast rehabilitation project. To date, 167 hectares of vines have been replanted with carefully selected traditional Languedoc grape varieties: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Carignan, complemented by Cabernet, Merlot and Chardonnay. The estate buildings were restored at the same time and a new winery installed in the old cellars, in the heart of the vineyard.  The consistency and remarkable potential of the wines produced since 2003 have already positioned Aussières as one of the front runners in the revival of the Languedoc.

Clear

Tasting notes

A deep almost opaque ruby in the glass. Then on the nose there’s the warm Mediterranean influence providing garrigue herbs, smoky black fruit, freshly crushed black peppercorns, pine sap and eucalyptus. The palate has bags of black fruits and a spicy smoky finish. There’s nothing angular or abrasive at all, the finish is silky and rich with good length and lovely freshness which is typical of the vintage.

ABV

14.50%

Varietal

Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre

Closure

Cork

Origin

France

Producer

Domaines Baron de Rothschild (Lafite)

Decant from

An hour before serving

Food match

Barbequed meats, game terrine

Drink from

2022-2028

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