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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, deep cuvée is dominated by Syrah, with prominent notes of smoke, spice, and licorice. 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

Terroirs

Clay-limestone and sandstone soils

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

By gravity, with the three grape varieties separated; fermentation in small, temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 26°C; full destemming; manual sorting; 4-week vatting period; daily punch-downs

Livestock farming

Aged for 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

Serve at 16–18°C, decanted

Open

To be decanted

Drink before

2027

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Serve with leg of lamb, beef with orange sauce, honey-roasted duck, grilled sausages, 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 range)

Independent Winemakers Competition

Concours des Vignerons Indépendants

Wine rated (2022 guide) Gold Medal

Lyon International Competition

Concours International de Lyon

Wine rated (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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