21371 customer reviews

Château Auzias - Instinct Marin 2017

Cabardès|Red wine

3.2/5 (30 customers)

3*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

90/100

A. Larsson

14,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

“This is the estate’s third Favorite , thanks to its Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon blend, which make for a dynamic pairing here. “Marin” because a lovely, refreshing breeze blows here, tempering the natural power of perfectly ripe fruit. Very luscious, with barely a hint of oak (15% of the blend), the nose enchants with its vibrant notes of cherry, red berries, and wild berries. Full-bodied, round, and supported by velvety tannins, the palate delivers crisp fruit notes tinged with a delicious hint of vanilla, with freshness and no hint of softness. Sensual and rich, this beautiful wine offers a delicious balance between ripeness and vigor. The jury bows to such grace!” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2020)

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Estate

Château Auzias

Vintage

Instinct Marin

Vintage

2017

Designation

Cabardès

Region

Languedoc

Grape Varieties

60% Syrah, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon

Regions

Clay-limestone slopes covered with rounded pebbles and facing southwest, with a dual climatic influence from the Atlantic and the Mediterranean

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

4-week maceration in open tanks, slow and gentle extraction

Livestock farming

30% of the blend is aged in barrels; the rest is aged in concrete tanks

Alcohol content

14%

Nose

Aromas of red berries, wild berries, and cherries

Palate

Delicious, round, and full-bodied, with notes of sweet red berries and a hint of vanilla, well-integrated tannins, and lovely freshness

Serve

At 16–18°C

Drink before

2025

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with cold cuts, stews, and gardiane, or small game in sauce....

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2020 guide) 14,5/20 (Good wine)

Rated Estate (2020 Guide) Selected (An estate or winery that impressed us with one or more of its wines, though we are unable to offer a general assessment of the style of its entire range)

About the wine:

We appreciate the balance and harmony of this wine. It has an elegant, well-integrated nose with notes of ripe red fruit and sweet flowers, and on the palate it is flavorful and full-bodied, with distinct tannins and a good finish.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2020 guide) 3*Top Pick (Exceptional wine)

Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

This is the estate’s third Favorite with its Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon blend, which form a dynamic duo here. “Marin” because a lovely, refreshing breeze blows here, tempering the natural intensity of perfectly ripe fruit. Very appealing, with barely a hint of oak (15% of the blend), the nose enchants with its vibrant notes of cherry, red berries, and wild berries. Full-bodied, round, and supported by velvety tannins, the palate delivers crisp fruit notes tinged with a delicious hint of vanilla, with freshness and without any lack of structure. Sensual and rich, this beautiful wine offers a delicious balance between ripeness and vigor. The jury is in awe of such grace!

About the estate:

Just a stone's throw from the city of Carcassonne and the Canal du Midi, the Château de Paretlongue was founded in the 12th century by the canons of Carcassonne on the site of a Gallo-Roman villa, and later passed through the hands of several noble owners. Purchased in 1872 by the Auzias family, wine merchants, it is now run by their descendants, Nathalie and Dominique Auzias, who, following an expansion, now own a single contiguous block of 160 hectares.

Andreas Larsson

Wine rated (2019 guide) 90/100

Customer rating

3.2/5

based on 30 reviews