A d'Aussieres Rouge 2020, I.G.P. Pays d'Oc, France
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.
The nose opens up with notes of raspberry, cherry and black pepper. The palate is soft and supple with juicy mediterranean fruit dominating, with a touch of spice towards the finish. This is a soft, easy drinking wine. It is well balanced and plump – and represents great value for money.
Abv: 13.5%
Drinking window: 2023-2028
Food pairing: Cured Meats
Grape variety: Syrah/Shiraz, Grenache Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante-Henri-Bouschet, Marselan, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Vintages: 2020
Allergen information: Sulphites
Country: France
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Wine sweetness: Dry
Wine variety: Red