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Clos Centeilles - Carignanissime de Centeilles 2018

Clos Centeilles - Carignanissime de Centeilles 2018

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3.6/5 (7 customers)

15,5/20

RVF

(2015 vintage notes)
Carignan
glutton
old vines
discovery

A wine with a southern flair that showcases pure, concentrated fruit obtained through carbonic maceration of old Carignan grapes. The nose is intense and clean, fully expressing 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—absolutely delicious!

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Estate

Clos Centeilles

Vintage

Carignanissime de Centeilles

Vintage

2018

Designation

Minervois

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

Carignan centenaires

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soils over siliceous sandstone, but on the poorest and rockiest parts of the estate

Viticulture

HVE (High Environmental Value) certification. Vineyards managed in accordance with sustainable agriculture practices.

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

Carbonic maceration without yeast

Livestock farming

Aged for 2 years in barrels only and 1 year in the bottle

Alcohol content

13%

Nose

Intense black berries, blackcurrant and cocoa, spices, aromatic herbs

Mouth

A concentrated blend of pure black fruit juice and spices. Beautifully rounded, with rich tannins.

Serve

At 16°C

Drink before

2024

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Pair with hearty local dishes, Toulouse-style cuisine, red meats in sauce…

More information on Clos Centeilles

More information on Minervois

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated wine (2020 guide) 15.5/20 (2015 vintage) (Good wine)

Rated estate (2024 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)

About the estate:

This unique property, located in the poetic setting of the Causse de Siran, is run by Cécile Boyer-Domergue, with the continued support of her mother Patricia. Their wines are the result of exemplary integrity, focused on the cultivation of rare or forgotten grape varieties. The fruit expression on the nose is always slightly candied, while on the palate the wines display a rare elegance and great finesse of texture, particularly the pure Cinsault wines. The great vintages are only sold at their peak. The estate produces a lovely dry white wine made from forgotten varieties: Araignan Blanc, Riveyrenc Blanc and Gris, as well as a passerillé wine, Erme, in the spirit of the "noble wines" once produced in Minervois. We must applaud the uniqueness and strength of this approach, both winemaking and memorial, which offers an important benchmark not only for Minervois, but for the entire Languedoc region.

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3.6/5

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Review by Mr. ROMAIN F. Published on January 7, 2022

Favorite Southern wine lovers. Great value for the price

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Review by Mr. Gilles D. Posted on December 11, 2021

Far from the typical full-bodied, rich Minervois, this 100% Carignan "Carignanissime" is nonetheless a pleasant, easy-drinking wine, thanks to its light, airy character and fleshy texture, with a concentration of sparkling black fruit and musky notes. A short, fresh finish, spicy and with a hint of cocoa. Simple and easy to drink, it was served at 16°C with 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 (or even better) 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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