Domaine de la Garance - À Clara rouge 2015

Vin de France|Red wine|Organic

3.3/5 (14 customers)

As a tribute to his daughter Clara, Pierre Quinonero crafts this wine by focusing entirely on the fruit. This blend of Pinot Noir and Grenache is full of finesse, with a certain lightness and plenty of crispness! What a unique wine!

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Estate

Domaine de la Garance

Vintage

À Clara

Vintage

2015

Designation

Vin de France

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

50% Pinot Noir, 50% Grenache

Terroirs

Granite soils for Pinot Noir, clay-limestone soils for Grenache

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Carbonic maceration of whole clusters, followed by three days of fermentation with native yeasts

Livestock farming

7 months in 60-hectoliter concrete tanks

Alcohol content

12%

Organic

Yes

Nose

Intense and alluring fruity aromas

Palate

Light, crisp, and airy

Serve

At 14-16°C

Drink before

2021

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with a charcuterie platter, grilled meats, or roast poultry...

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Rated estate (2019 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the estate:

After a stint at a cooperative, Pierre Quinonero and Murielle Clavier bottled their first vintage in 1998. Located at the foot of the village of Caux, the vineyard features old Carignan vines and ancient Ugni and Clairette vines, some of which are over a century old. The newly planted Grenache and Syrah vines come from mass selections. In the cellar built with the help of friends, the decision to use whole-cluster fermentation with long maceration yields a red, Les Armières (90% Carignan), characterized by robust acidity, with tannins refined in concrete tanks and wooden casks. Eschewing the easy path and aged for an extended period, the small production of white wine is no less original. The demanding style sometimes makes the wines difficult for newcomers to appreciate.

Customer rating

3.3/5

based on 14 reviews

Review by Mr. CAMILLE K. Posted on February 23, 2019

This bottle, with its unconventional blend, offers plenty of crispness and finesse. A beautiful expression of terroir for this incredibly delicious wine.