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 dotted with rolled pebbles
Viticulture
HVE3
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Traditional, long maceration with controlled temperatures
Breeding
12 months in oak barrels, blended before bottling
Alcohol content
13.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Dark red with purple highlights
Nose
Powerful with slightly jammy red fruits, notes of spices, liquorice and eucalyptus
Mouth
Both round and structured, beautiful volume and aromatic persistence, harmonious
Serve
From 16 to 20°C
Open
Decant 1/2 hour before
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Roasted or grilled beef, pork and farm-raised poultry, or even a 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 :
Located 5 km from Carcassonne on the banks of the Canal du Midi, one of the oldest wine estates in Malepère, whose origins date 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 local family, it experienced its first boom around 1900. Its recent revival is linked to the rehabilitation of the cellar in 2015 by the Boyer family, who took over the reins of the estate (70 ha, including 55 of vines).
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. BENOIT G. Published on 05/08/2024
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