A wine in the Southern style that showcases pure, concentrated fruit obtained through carbonic maceration of old Carignan grapes. The nose is intense and clean, fully revealing black berries, blackcurrant, and notes of cocoa and aromatic herbs. The palate is dense, juicy, and fresh, making it instantly drinkable. A deliciously indulgent expression of Carignan—and absolutely delicious!
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Nose
Intense notes of dark berries, black currant, and cocoa, along with spices and aromatic herbs
Palate
A concentrated blend of pure black fruit juice and spices. Beautiful roundness, rich tannins.
Serve
At 16°C
Drink before
2024
Food and Wine Pairings
Pair with gourmet regional dishes, Toulouse-style cuisine, red meats in sauce…
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2020 guide) 15.5/20 (2015 vintage) (Good wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
This unique estate, located in the picturesque setting of the Causse de Siran, is run by Cécile Boyer-Domergue, who is always assisted by her mother, Patricia. Their wines are the result of work carried out with exemplary integrity, focused on the cultivation of rare or forgotten grape varieties. The fruit on the nose always has a slightly candied character, while on the palate the wines display rare elegance and great finesse of texture, particularly the pure Cinsaults. The top vintages are sold only when they reach their peak. The estate produces a lovely dry white made from forgotten varieties—Araignan Blanc, Riveyrenc Blanc, and Riveyrenc Gris—as well as a passeri-style wine, Erme, in the spirit of the “noble wines” once produced in the Minervois. We must commend the uniqueness and strength of this approach—both winemaking and heritage-focused—which serves as a key point of reference, not only for the Minervois but for the entire Languedoc region.
Customer Rating
3.6/5
based on 7 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. ROMAIN F. Published on January 7, 2022
Favorite for this Southern-style glouglou. Great value for the price
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Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 12/11/2021
Far from the typical full-bodied, robust Minervois, this 100% Carignan “Carignanissime” is nonetheless a pleasant wine for sharing with friends, thanks to its easy-drinking, airy character, with a fleshy texture underpinned by a concentration of sparkling black fruits and musky notes. The finish is short, fresh, spicy, and slightly cocoa-like. Simple and easy to drink, it was served at 16° alongside a casserole of farm-raised pork trotters in a chorizo sauce with a pinch of Espelette pepper. Rating = 2.8 because there is a plethora of wines of this type (and even better ones) available at lower prices from many producers in northern Aude (Domaine Cavailles, Château du Donjon, Château Mignan, Domaine du Château Sainte-Léocadie, etc.).
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Review by Mr. NICOLAS B. Published on 10/23/2024
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Review and rating by Ms. CHRISTINE R. Posted on July 31, 2024
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Review and comment by Mr. ALAIN V. Published on October 9, 2022
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Review and comment by Ms. FLORENCE L. Posted on July 13, 2022
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Review and comment by M. SPRL D. Posted on January 25, 2022
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