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Clos Centeilles - Minervois Carignanissime des Centeilles 2020

Clos Centeilles - Minervois Carignanissime des Centeilles 2020

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"Carignan at its most indulgent!"

A wine with a Southern character that showcases pure, concentrated fruit obtained through carbonic maceration of old Carignan grapes. The nose is intense and clean, fully revealing notes of dark berries, blackcurrant, cocoa, and aromatic herbs. The palate is dense, juicy, and fresh, making it instantly drinkable.

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Estate

Clos Centeilles

Vintage

Carignanissime des Centeilles

Vintage

2020

Designation

Minervois

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

Carignan centenaire

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

Hand-harvested, grapes transported in crates

Winemaking

Carbonic maceration without yeast, with no added sulfur, followed by devatting and pressing

Livestock farming

Aged exclusively in barrels for approximately 12 months

Alcohol content

13.5%

Eye

A deep purple color with ruby highlights

Nose

Intense notes of dark berries, blackcurrant, and cocoa, with hints of spices and aromatic herbs

Palate

A concentrated blend of pure black fruit juice and spices, with a lovely roundness and rich tannins

Serve

At 16°C

Drink before

2029

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with grilled meats, red meat, cold cuts, and Toulouse cuisine

More information at Clos Centeilles

More information at Minervois

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)

About the estate:

This unique estate, situated in the picturesque setting of the Siran plateau, 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 cultivating rare or forgotten grape varieties. The fruit expression on the nose is always slightly candied, while on the palate the wines display rare elegance and great finesse of texture, particularly the pure Cinsaults. The top vintages are sold only at their peak. The estate produces a lovely dry white made from forgotten varieties: white Araignan, white and gray Riveyrenc, as well as a raisin-based 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 viticultural and commemorative—which serves as a vital benchmark, not only for the Minervois but for the entire Languedoc region.

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