Cazellithe

Purple in color the bouquet releases of candied blackberries with a spicy edge. Round and complex, rich with ripe fruit, the mellow wood brings a silky structure to the wine.

Origin of the name of the cuvee

This name comes from the plateau of Cazelle, where the plots are selected particulary for this cuvee, which situated near Minerve.

Grapes

80% carignan et 20% syrah.

Appellation

A.O.P Minervois

Type of vinification

Assembly of Carignan vinified into wine in carbonic maceration before woodwork of more than 6 months and of Syrah converted into wine in long cuvaison under marc (20 days)

Food pairing

The cuvee Cazellithe tastes with red meats or meats in sauces such as stews and accompany, please, many cheeses.

The opinion of the wine steward

Wine a complex of character, I shall accompany Cazellithe, of a mixed salad of gizzards, dried duck breast, walnuts and croutons.

I shall pursue the menu of a leg of lamb served with French beans and ceps and to finish, a tray of cheeses with soft pastas, county, volume of ewe …

Consommation/conservation

To be of use to a temperature of 15 in 17°C, has to consume in 5 years.

Distinctions / Médals

Bronze medal of Concours général agricole to Paris, 2017.