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Domaine de Cantaussel - Minervois La Livinière Pic St Martin 2016

Domaine de Cantaussel - Minervois La Livinière Pic St Martin 2016

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Médaille d'Or

Vignerons Indépendants

Médaille d'or

Concours International de Lyon

complex
smoked
licorice

"What a noble gesture!"

This complex and deep cuvée is dominated by Syrah, with smoky, spicy, and licorice notes taking center stage. On the palate, it is powerful and full-bodied, yet perfectly balanced. A truly outstanding wine.

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Estate

Domaine de Cantaussel

Vintage

Pic St Martin

Vintage

2016

Designation

Minervois La Livinière

Region

Languedoc

Grape Varieties

68% Syrah, 18% Carignan, 14% Grenache

Regions

Clay-limestone and sandstone soils

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

By gravity, separated by grape variety, fermentation in small temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 26°C, full destemming, manual sorting, 4 weeks of vatting, daily punch-downs

Livestock Farming

18 months in 500-liter second-fill Allier oak barrels

Alcohol Content

15%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Deep garnet color

Nose

Aromatic and complex, with smoky aromas, spicy notes, and hints of licorice and cachou

Palate

Powerful and well-balanced, full-bodied and generous

Serve

At 16–18°C, decanted

Open

To be decanted

Drink before

2027

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with a leg of lamb, beef with orange sauce, honey-roasted duck, grilled chipolatas, or poultry...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated Estate (2015 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 lineup)

Independent Winemakers Competition

Concours des Vignerons Indépendants

Rated wine (2022 guide) Gold Medal

Lyon International Competition

Concours International de Lyon

Rated wine (2021 guide) Gold Medal

Customer Rating

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5/5

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Review by Mr. FABRICE & MATHIS P. Published on June 24, 2025

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