Old Cinsault is at the heart of this fruity cuvée, supported by Grenache, Syrah and Carignan. An irresistible, unctuous wine. The fruit is sublimated and the terroir is fantastically enhanced by a beautiful freshness. A top-quality, top-price fruit bomb! (Limited quantities)
Features
Estate
Les Vignes Oubliées
Cuvée
Autour du Cinsault
Vintage
2018
Designation
Languedoc
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
Cinsault soutenu par Grenache, Syrah et Carignan
Terroirs
Sandstone and shale
Viticulture
Traditional cultivation without weedkillers or synthetic molecules, short pruning, debudding from the heart.
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Our work is guided by the desire to respect the fruit and freshness provided by the terroir. Sorting in the vineyard and cellar, partial de-stemming, 15 to 20-day vatting period, temperature control
Breeding
10% in demi-muids and barrels for 12 months in a natural cave
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense purple color
Nose
Aromas of red berries (Morello cherry) and spices (liquorice, white pepper, cinnamon).
Mouth
Fleshy and fruity, gourmand, subtle and fruity. Full-bodied and suave. Smooth, silky tannins. Long, fresh finish.
Serve
Decant at 15°C
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairing
Ideal with tajine, moussaka or lamb chops.
Les Vignes Oubliées
Languedoc
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domain rated (2025 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
Jean-Baptiste Granier makes one of the most exciting cinsaults, virtuosically cultivating a small dozen hectares since his debut in 2007, propelled by a certain Olivier Jullien. Delicious, floral finish, red fruit, licorice: the similarity of tactile sensations with Burgundy's great Pinot Noirs is obvious. It has all the hallmarks of a great wine, except for the price. The grand cuvée, made from Terrasses-du-Larzac, has not fallen into any of the classic traps of over-ripeness and over-extraction, and is right up there with the models of the genre, so close to equaling them. In just a few years, this white has established itself as one of the region's finest gastronomic wines.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2019 guide) 14.5-15.5/20 (Good wine)
Domaine rated (2025 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the wine:
An expressive, intense red. The nose is reminiscent of Morello cherry and wild raspberry. Deliciously unctuous on the palate. The finish is brilliant.
About the domain :
The Vignes Oubliées project began in 2007, when Olivier Jullien and Jean-Baptiste Granier, then an intern at Mas Jullien, decided to vinify parcels of old vines at altitude in the Saint-Privat area for the first time. The vineyards were planted on abandoned schist and sandstone, which produced very fine grapes, but in small quantities, and did not meet the expectations of the local cooperatives. The trial was conclusive, the wine was baptized, and the adventure could continue: Jean-Baptiste will look after these old vines. They are now matured in a natural cave, a restored former oil mill. Expressions have been gently refined, to deliver wines with pure, deep mouthfeel.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
on 4 reviews
Note and review by M. MICHEL C. Published on 22/07/2019
Very interesting.
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Note and review by M. FABIEN D. Published on 24/01/2023
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Note and review by Mme JULIE M. Published on 06/11/2021
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Note and review by M. BERNARD C. Published on 28/07/2019
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