Château de Caux et Sauzens - Cité de Carcassonne rouge 2021
Languedoc
Red
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1*Étoile
Hachette
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Médaille d'Or
Terre de Vins
"Superb value for money for this harmonious wine".
"A hint of evolution in the color and aromas of this Merlot-dominated blend. The nose reveals a lovely complexity of cooked fruit, sweet spices and undergrowth. Soft tannins, a pleasant roundness and a very spicy finish add to the charm of this wine, which should be drunk on its fruit." (Le Guide Hachette 2024).
Features
Estate
Château de Caux et Sauzens
Vintage
2021
Designation
IGP Cité de Carcassonne
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
60% Syrah, 30% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
Terroirs
Clay-limestone with rolled pebbles
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Traditional, long maceration at controlled temperatures
Breeding
15 months in oak barrels
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Dark red with purple highlights
Nose
Powerful, slightly jammy red fruit, with notes of spice, licorice and eucalyptus.
Mouth
Round and well-structured, good volume and aromatic persistence, very harmonious.
Serve
AT 16-20°C
Open
Decant 1/2h before use
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with roasted or grilled beef, pork and free-range poultry, or a cassoulet...
Château de Caux et Sauzens
IGP Cité de Carcassonne
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2024) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
A hint of evolution in the color and aromas of this Merlot-dominated blend. The nose reveals a lovely complexity of cooked fruit, sweet spices and undergrowth. Soft tannins, a pleasant roundness and a very spicy finish add to the charm of this wine, which should be drunk on its fruit.
About the domain :
Situated 5 km from Carcassonne on the banks of the Canal du Midi, this is one of the oldest winegrowing estates in the Malepère region, dating back to the 13th century and the Roger Cahuzac de Caux family, and the vineyard to the 16th century. Acquired in 1871 by the ancestors of the current owners, an old Malepère family, the estate began to flourish around 1900. Its recent revival is linked to the rehabilitation of the winery in 2015 by the Boyer family, who took over the reins of the estate (70 ha, including 55 ha of vines).
Terre de Vins
Wine rated (guide 2023) Gold Medal
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. FRANCOIS J. Published on 25/11/2024
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Note and review by M. MANUEL D. Published on 12/11/2024
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