A fine representative of Minervois with a deep garnet color, very expressive and intense on the nose, distilling ripe fruit aromas with a pleasant woody touch. Round and powerful on the palate, with a velvety structure and great elegance. A perfect match for jugged hare!
Features
Estate
Château d'Oupia
Cuvée
Les Barons
Vintage
2017
Designation
Minervois
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
50% Syrah, 35% Carignan, 15% Grenache
Terroirs
Very stony, chalky limestone plateau of the village of La Caunette (400m altitude). Clay-limestone slopes and terraces of the village of Oupia.
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Destemming and 30-day long maceration for Grenache, cold prefermentary maceration (4 days) and long maceration (40 days) for Syrah, long carbonic maceration (30 days) for Carignan vieilles vignes.
Breeding
Barrique aged 12 months in new barrels, 1, 2 and 3 wines
Alcohol content
14.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep garnet colour
Nose
Expressive and intense, with aromas of ripe fruit and a hint of wood.
Mouth
Round and powerful, with a velvety structure and great elegance.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
Ideal with jugged hare, but also with red meat, venison, game...
Oupia Castle
Minervois
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2018 guide) 1*Star (Vintage 2015) (Very successful wine)
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
3/5
out of 5 reviews
Note and review by M. FREDERIC B. Published on 22/06/2022
A very mature ensemble that has reached its peak. A great classic!
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Note and review by M. FABRICE & MATHIS P. Published on 20/01/2024
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Note and review by M. YOLAND M. Published on 29/09/2023
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Note and review by M. JEAN PHILIPPE D. Published on 06/11/2022
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Note and review by Mme ANNIE P. Published on 11/06/2022
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