Les Amoriers
AOP Terrasses du Larzac
Red
2018
We have named this cuvée ‘Les Amoriers’, (the mulberry trees), which in former times were cultivated on the estate to provide nourishment to the silk worm.
Les Amoriers 2018 won a silver medal with 90 points at the 2021 Decanter World Wine Awards.
The judges described it as “well balanced with a mature full bodied style.”
Technical Information
Appearance
Ruby red
Grape Variety
Carignan 40%, Mourvèdre 30%, Grenache 20%, Syrah 10%
Soil
Stony, Clay-Limestone
Vinification
Traditional red vinification with soft pigeage and pump over for a controlled maceration from 15 to 20 days.
Ageing
1/2 in vats, 1/2 in new French oak barrels, a mixture of ‘barrique’ and ‘demi-muids’ for 12 months.
Harvest
Mechanical
Alcohol
14% abv.
Production
5000 bottles
Ageing Potential
Best drunk within the next 5-7 years.
Food Pairing
Grilled steak topped with Ceps or a slow roast leg of lamb.
Nose
Powerful with notes of red cherry and a hint of cocoa.
On the Palate
Well balanced with a silky mouthfeel. A hint of liquorice accompanied by flavours of red fruits. The finish is long with subtle notes of well-integrated oak.
