Oppius is the estate's grand cuvée, predominantly Syrah. Savory and racy, it opens with an intense, fragrant nose of black fruits and chocolate. The palate is powerful and concentrated, with hints of leather. The tannins are full-bodied but silky to the touch. Mentholated freshness harmoniously revives the whole. A racy Minervois!
Features
Estate
Château d'Oupia
Cuvée
Oppius
Vintage
2016
Designation
Minervois
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
Dominante Syrah
Terroirs
Clay terraces in the village of Oupia
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Cold prefermentary maceration (4 days) and long maceration (40 days)
Breeding
In new barrels for 12 months, unfined, lightly filtered
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense crimson
Nose
Fragrant with dark fruit and chocolate aromas
Mouth
Powerful and tasty, with good concentration, powerful but silky tannins, notes of leather, harmonious freshness.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
Decant 1 hour before use
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Ideal with beef with morel mushroom sauce, oven-roasted lamb, squab or game dishes such as venison...
Oupia Castle
Minervois
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
All that remains of the medieval fortress of the Lords of Oupia are sections of wall, vestiges of the enclosure, and a tower. In 1860, Romain Iché bought the château, which passed to his grandson André in 1970. The latter undertook the renovation of the estate and cellar, making the property a benchmark in the Minervois appellation. André passed away in 2007, leaving his life's work to his daughter Marie-Pierre.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. ROMAIN F. Published on 25/08/2020
At once dense/tannic, supple and fresh. Magnificent wine.
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