Estates & Châteaux - AOC Minervois
Château d’Hautpoul
AOC Minervois
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Grape varieties :
80% Syrah – 20% Grenache
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Soil :
Mainly stony grounds, with schist and sandstone.
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Tasting notes :
Deep and strong in colour, dark garnet-red with purple glints.
The nose first develops liquorice scents, then aromas typical of a mature Syrah : blackcurrant and blackberry.
In the mouth, the wine is well-balanced with silky tannins.
Will age well. -
Vinification :
De-stemmed harvest, maceration during 8 to 10 days with temperature control between 25 and 30°C.
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Serving suggestions :
Will go perfectly with red meat, dishes in sauce and game, or specialities from the south of France: confits, cassoulets…
Serve at 18°C.
Can be kept up to 5 years.