2016 Les Vignes Oubliées, Terrasses du Larzac, Languedoc
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Joe Czerwinski - 31/05/2018
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Les Vignes Oubliees
Coteaux du Languedoc
The Coteaux du Languedoc appellation is either a useful assemblage of the top enclaves in the Hérault department or an extremely unhelpful conglomeration of vastly different sub-regions which would be more helpfully categorised independently. Whatever one's opinion, it is not short of both significance and potential, running along the Mediterranean coast from Narbonne almost as far east as Nîmes, and covering over 10,000 hectares – as well as some of the most attractive and wonderfully-situated vineyards in France.
Several of its sub-appellations are fighting for full AC status, the most famous being La Clape, Picpoul de Pinet and Pic St Loup. Of the others, high quality wines are now being produced in, inter alia, Montpeyroux, Grés De Montpellier and Terrasses du Larzac. All the principle grapes are represented, with Carignan and Cinsault reduced to a maximum of 40 percent apiece to encourage more fashionable varieties, especially Syrah and Mourvèdre. The terroir is equally diverse, with limestone, schist, sand and clay all evidenced.
Other Varieties
There are over 200 different grape varieties used in modern wine making (from a total of over 1000). Most lesser known blends and varieties are traditional to specific parts of the world.
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Description
Dark ruby in colour with purple hues this intensely aromatic red shows notes of brambly fruits and sweet spice. On the palate it is very juicy with notes of garrigue towards the finish. Far from rustic, the fine tannins are in perfect balance with the fresh acidity, making it incredibly quaffable. Enjoy with red meat dishes or a sausage casserole.
Oliver Barton, Wine Buyer
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