With its surprising composition of four Hispanic grape varieties, this cuvée is dominated by aromas of red and black berries, reminiscent of blueberry and blackberry. The supple attack heralds a full-bodied palate, with very silky tannins. Roundness and volume are complemented by a powerful finish with balanced mentholated nuances. A red to discover!
Features
Estate
Vignoble du Loup Blanc
Cuvée
Les Trois P'tits C
Vintage
2013
Designation
IGP Aude
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
30% Carignan, 30% Grenache, 30%Tempranillo, 10% Alicante Bouchet
Terroirs
clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
certified organic, biodynamic
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
natural with indigenous yeasts
Breeding
12 months in wooden vats followed by 6 months in concrete vats
Alcohol content
14 %
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
beautiful ruby color
Nose
intense aromas of red and black berries (blueberry, blackberry)
Mouth
Supple attack. Ample and silky tannin. Roundness and volume. Powerful finish with balanced menthol nuances.
Serve
at 15-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2021
Food and wine pairing
goes very well with a shoulder of lamb confit en cocotte, garlic and Paimpol coconut.
Vignoble du Loup Blanc
IGP Aude
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
This attractive estate comprises 18 hectares of vines divided into small parcels located in Bize, in the Minervois des Causses part of the Montagne Noire foothills terroir, at the northeastern end of the appellation. This estate is making real progress. Vinification is moving towards gentler, less intensive extractions, so the wines are gaining in fruit precision and fresh balance. As a result, they are pleasant to drink, gourmet and enjoyable, while retaining the estate's trademark tension and vitality. These Minervois wines are complemented by a range of particularly well-crafted igp wines from the Aude region, whose names are obviously linked to those of the estate.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Sélectionné (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the estates that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).
About the domain :
Created in 2002 by four wine-loving partners from Saumur, Le Loup Blanc offers Minervois wines blended from Languedoc grape varieties. Work in the vineyard immediately focused on organic and biodynamic farming. The expression of each cuvée remains precise: here we find wines to drink on the fruit, but also fine cuvées for laying down. The property houses two comfortable, tastefully decorated gîtes.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. PAUL E. Published on 23/09/2019
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