Blason d'Aussiers 2020, I.G.P. Corbieres, 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.
Blason d’Aussieres offers warm black fruit, roasted spice, garrigue herbs and subtle black pepper. The palate displays the spiciness of Syrah with concentrated fruit and a liquorice-edged finish. The tannins are silky and elegant yet prominent enough to reward short cellaring. The finish serves up classic spicy black fruit with a lovely sense of freshness throughout.
Abv: 14.5%
Drinking window: 2025-2032
Food pairing: Beef Casserole
Grape variety: Syrah/Shiraz, Grenache Noir, Carignan, Mourvedre
Vintages: 2020
Allergen information: Sulphites
Country: France
Dietary preferences: Vegan, Vegetarian
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Wine sweetness: Dry
Wine variety: Red