A Malepère dominated by Merlot, with a powerful nose of red fruit and spicy notes, vanilla and eucalyptus to refresh the ensemble. It is characterized by good volume and remarkable aromatic persistence.
Features
Estate
Château de Caux et Sauzens
Vintage
2022
Designation
Malepère
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
65% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
Clay-limestone with rolled pebbles
Viticulture
HVE3
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Traditional, long maceration at controlled temperatures
Breeding
12 months in oak barrels, blending before bottling
Alcohol content
13.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Dark red with purple highlights
Nose
Powerful, slightly jammy red fruit, with notes of spice, licorice and eucalyptus.
Mouth
Round and structured, good volume and aromatic persistence, harmonious.
Serve
From 16 to 20°C
Open
Decant 1/2h before use
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Roast or grilled beef, pork and free-range poultry, or cassoulet...
Château de Caux et Sauzens
Malepère
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
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).
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.3/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. FRANCOIS J. Published on 25/11/2024
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Note and review by M. DANIEL T. Published on 23/11/2024
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Note and review by M. BENOIT G. Published on 05/08/2024
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