Languedoc
Clos des Augustins - Pays d'Oc - Les Popes - Rouge - 2023
Characteristics
Country / Region: Languedoc
Vintage: 2023
Name: IGP Pays d'Oc
Grape variety: 80% Syrah & 20% Grenache
Alcohol: 13.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
Wine:
The 2023 red IGP Pays d'Oc Les Popes consistently brings joy with its delicious, crunchy fruit. Aromas of red and black fruits create a fresh, perfectly digestible juice, with a structure that's both concentrated and elegant. A 100% fruit-driven cuvée, it boldly embodies the Languedoc identity, where finesse, freshness, and lightness unite. An accessible triumph for all. Rated 91/100 by the Committee.Vinification:
Harvested by hand. Cold pre-fermentation maceration, vatting for 20 days in temperature-controlled vats. Aged for 9 months in old barrels and stainless steel vats.Color:
Intense, brilliant purplish red.Nose:
Rich, full-bodied aromas of red and black fruits, underlined by floral notes of peony and rose.Palate:
Juicy, full-bodied and velvety, this cuvée offers great concentration, freshness and delicacy.
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Charcuterie board, assorted tapas, spiced beef brochettes.Cellar aging:
From now until 2028
Once again, this leading estate from Pic Saint-Loup excels, delighting us with sincere and authentic wines cultivated organically. This year, Clos des Augustins has crafted refreshingly vibrant cuvées that stand out in a landscape often dominated by overly potent wines.
Elegance and deliciousness revel in pure and simple joy, achieving remarkable success. The fruit-driven profiles, borne from one of Languedoc's coolest terroirs, continue to delight us endlessly.