Château de Caux et Sauzens - Cité de Carcassonne Red 2021

Château de Caux et Sauzens - Cité de Carcassonne rouge 2021

IGP Cité de Carcassonne|Red wine

3.8/5 (6 customers)

1*Étoile

Hachette

Médaille d'Or

Terre de Vins

flexible ring

red berries

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"Excellent value for money for this perfectly balanced wine"

This blend of Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon reveals aromas of jammy red fruits, along with notes of spices, licorice, and eucalyptus. Round and well-structured, this wine offers a lovely, lingering finish.

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Estate

Château de Caux et Sauzens

Vintage

2021

Designation

IGP Cité de Carcassonne

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

60% Syrah, 30% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soil dotted with rounded pebbles

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine making

Traditional, long maceration at controlled temperatures

Livestock farming

15 months in oak barrels

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

Deep red with purple highlights

Nose

Powerful aromas of red berries with a hint of jam, along with notes of spice, licorice, and eucalyptus

Mouth

Both round and well-structured, with a beautiful body and lingering aroma, all in perfect harmony

Serve

At 16-20°C

Open

Decant 30 minutes before serving

Drink before

2027

Food and wine pairings

Serve with roast or grilled beef, pork, free-range poultry, or even a cassoulet…

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Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2024) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About wine:

This Merlot-dominated blend shows a hint of evolution in both color and aroma. The nose reveals a lovely complexity, blending notes of ripe fruit, gentle spices, and forest floor. Soft tannins, a pleasant roundness, and a very spicy finish add to the charm of this wine, which is best enjoyed while it’s still fresh and fruity.

About the estate:

Located 5 km from Carcassonne on the banks of the Canal du Midi, this is one of the oldest wine estates in the Malepère region, with origins dating back to the 13th century and the Roger Cahuzac de Caux family, and the vineyard itself to the 16th century. Acquired in 1871 by the ancestors of the current owners—a long-established local family—it experienced its first boom around 1900. Its recent revival is linked to the renovation of the cellar in 2015 by the Boyers, who took over the estate (70 hectares, including 55 of vineyards).

Terre de Vins

Wine awarded Gold Medal

Customer rating

3.8/5

based on 6 reviews