The story goes...
This blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache highlights the characteristics of the appellation and the biodiversity of the terroir. Whilst respecting tradition, it is also in tune with the times. ‘La Petite Villa’ starts us off on the road to ‘Villa Mon Rêve’.
Vintage
2021
Grape Variety
50% Syrah, 30% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache
Tasting notes
Dark cherry colour with garnet highlights, heralding a full-bodied, expressive wine.
Organic & vegan wine
Certified organic wine and vegan friendly
Tasting notes
In the glass, this new AOP Minervois La Livinière cuvée reveals a dark cherry colour with garnet highlights, heralding a full-bodied, expressive wine.
On the nose, a bouquet of black fruit and spices reveals notes of black cherry, blackberry and clove. This initial nose is supported by fresh aromas of peppermint and sweet cocoa bean notes.
On the palate, a fine structure emerges with a supple, intense attack, offering a pleasant velvety texture and a spicy finish with young but promising tannins. Aromas of black fruit, garrigue, cocoa, pink pepper and fresh tobacco unfold fully, offering a rich, complex taste experience.
Vinification process
Hand harvesting at optimum ripeness - One third of whole bunches, two thirds de-stemmed without crushing - Natural fermentation - Light pumpovers and punchdowns during 4 weeks maceration.
Vineyards
At 250m altitude, limestone base, La Livinière, Minervois.
Ageing
21 months in 228 litre French oak barrels, 500 litre ‘demi-muids’ and 2000 litre ‘foudres’ - 12 months maturation of the final blend.
Further information
- Alcohol : 13.5 %
- Total acidity H2SO4 : 3.20 g/L
- pH : 3.52
- Level of sulphur : 42 mg/L
- Residual sugar : < 0.4 g/L
