Clos Aguilem - Terrasses du Larzac 2016

Name: Clos Aguilem - Terrasses du Larzac 2016
Brand: Clos Aguilem
Rating: 3.6 (8 reviews)

Terrasses du Larzac|Red wine

Languedoc

Red

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3.6/5 (8 customers)

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

"It' s hard to resist its charms. With four grape varieties, including a majority of carignan, it's a true Languedoc, decked out in dark purple. Intense aromas of red fruit and spices rise from the glass: redcurrant, grenadine, cinnamon and vanilla. Behind a lovely freshness, the palate reveals a dense, powerful structure built on velvety tannins; jammy fruit and woody notes are joined by cocoa and liquorice in a long, suave finish". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2019)

Features

Estate

Clos Aguilem

Vintage

2016

Designation

Terrasses du Larzac

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

38% Carignan, 22% Syrah, 21% Grenache, 19% Cinsault

Terroirs

Limestone marl and gravelly soils

Viticulture

Reasoned

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Total de-stemming, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, pre-fermentation cold maceration

Breeding

Half new muid

Alcohol content

14.8%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Dense garnet-red color with violet highlights

Nose

Powerful, sunny, with aromas of jammy red berries, mocha and toast.

Mouth

Full-bodied, rich and silky, with velvety tannins and hints of mocha on the finish.

Serve

AT 16-18°C

Drink from

2018

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with lamb chops, prime rib or roast duck...

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Expert opinion

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2019 guide) 2*Favorite (Outstanding wine)

Domaine noté (guide 2019) Awarded wines (Wines from this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the wine:

It's hard to resist its charms. With four grape varieties, including a majority of carignan, it's a true Languedoc, decked out in dark purple. Intense aromas of red fruit and spices rise from the glass: redcurrant, grenadine, cinnamon and vanilla. Behind a lovely freshness, the palate reveals a dense, powerful structure built on velvety tannins; jammy fruit and woody notes are joined by cocoa and licorice in a long, suave finish.

About the domain :

In 2015, with financial help from family and friends, agricultural engineer and oenologist Jean-Charles Auffret created this 7-hectare estate, whose parcels of land, in organic conversion, are spread over four communes (Saint-Saturnin-de-Lucian, Saint-Guiraud, Ceyras and Arboras) and feature a fine diversity of soils allowing for varied adaptations.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.6/5

out of 8 reviews