A cuvée in the spirit of the South, expressing pure, concentrated fruit obtained by carbonic maceration of old Carignan. The nose is intense and clean, giving full expression to dark berries, blackcurrants and hints of cocoa and aromatic herbs. The palate is dense, juicy and fresh, for instant drinkability. The expression of Carignan in all its deliciousness and urgency!
Features
Estate
Clos Centeilles
Cuvée
Carignanissime de Centeilles
Vintage
2018
Designation
Minervois
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
Carignan centenaires
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soils on siliceous sandstone, but on the leanest and stoniest parts of the estate.
Viticulture
HVE (High Environmental Value) certification. Vines cultivated with respect for sustainable agriculture.
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Carbonic maceration without yeast
Breeding
2 years in vat only and 1 year bottle ageing
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Intense notes of dark berries, blackcurrant and cocoa, spices, aromatic herbs
Mouth
Concentrated, pure juice of black fruit and spices. Well-rounded, fat tannins.
Serve
AT 16°C
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairing
Pair with gourmet local dishes, Toulouse cuisine, red meats in sauce...
Clos Centeilles
Minervois
Expert opinion
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (2020 guide) 15.5/20 (Vintage 2015) (Good wine)
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
This original estate, set in the poetic environment of the Causse de Siran, is run by Cécile Boyer-Domergue, assisted by her mother Patricia. Their wines are the result of exemplary probity, focused on the cultivation of rare or forgotten grape varieties. The fruit expression on the nose is always a little candied, while on the palate the wines display a rare elegance and great finesse of texture, particularly the pure Cinsaults. The grand cuvées are only sold at their peak. The domaine produces a lovely dry white wine based on forgotten varieties: araignan blanc, riveyrenc blanc and gris, as well as a passerillé harvest, Erme, in the spirit of the "noble wines" once made in Minervois. The uniqueness and strength of this winemaking and memorial initiative are to be applauded, offering a vital landmark not only for Minervois, but for the Languedoc region as a whole.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.6/5
out of 7 reviews
Note and review by M. ROMAIN F. Published on 07/01/2022
Favorite for this southern glouglou. Good value for money
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Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 11/12/2021
Far from a classic Minervois, usually full-bodied and sappy, this all-Carignan "Carignanissime" is nonetheless a buddy wine pleasing for its light, easy-drinking character, with a fleshy texture and a concentration of sparkling black fruits and musky notes. Short, fresh, spicy and slightly cocoa-flavored finish. Simple and easy to drink, it accompanied at 16° a casserole of farmhouse pig spiders, chorizo sauce and a pinch of Espelette pepper. Score = 2.8, as you can find a plethora of this type of wine (or better) at lower prices from many producers in northern Aude (Domaine Cavailles, Château du Donjon, Château Mignan, Domaine du Château Sainte-Léocadie, etc.).
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Note and review by M. NICOLAS B. Published on 23/10/2024
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Note and review by Mme CHRISTINE R. Published on 31/07/2024
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Note and review by M. ALAIN V. Published on 09/10/2022
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Note and review by Mme FLORENCE L. Published on 13/07/2022
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Note and review by M. SPRL D. Published on 25/01/2022
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