Domaine Anne Gros & Jean-Paul Tollot Minervois La Ciaude 2023
Domaine Anne Gros & Jean-Paul Tollot Minervois La Ciaude 2023
$31.99 on 6+ bottles* (code: 6saves2)
This is Anne's 'great terroir' wine, one that benefits from a unique vein of limestone, à la Burgundy. 'Ciaude' in the local dialect means sun; every sip is saturated with rich red /black summer fruits.
Blend: 35% Carignan, 35% Syrah, 30% Grenache
Three grape varieties which complement each other to give us this wonderful cuvée. On this great terroir consisting of limestone and clay soils, facing south, the white blinding limestone of Agel gave us some wines full or great energy. These fine wines, which benefit from careful maturing in barrels, represent a cuvée superbly silky, combined with concentration and a mineral persistence full of finesse. It is the magical combination of a burning sun and cool soil, from where, deep within, the wine draws the water it needs. Early and steady maturity, lovely acidity…
A great Terroir consisting in:
- 1.30 HA of 25-year-old Syrah
- 0.80 Ha of 108-year-old Carignan
- 0.50 Ha of 50-year-old Carignan
- 0.50 Ha of 12-year-old Grenache
92 RP (previous vintage)
Aromas of black cherry, raspberry, light baking spices, and wild herbs. Full-bodied, plush, textured; very long. Pairs well with Korean-spiced grilled beef and lamb with fresh herbs and garlic.