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Clos du Causse - Minervois La Livinière 2015

Name: Clos du Causse - Minervois La Livinière 2015
Brand: Clos du Causse
Rating: 3.8 (15 reviews)

Minervois La Livinière|Red wine

3.8/5 (15 customers)

Médaille d'Or

Gilbert & Gaillard

Here’s a Languedoc wine that has all the makings of a great wine! Made from a blend of Grenache and Syrah, the Clos du Causse boasts a powerful nose of stone fruits and garrigue aromas. Smooth and elegant on the palate, it captivates the senses and reveals remarkable finesse. Menthol notes and a distinct minerality provide perfect balance on the finish, with a hint of bitterness that accentuates the aromatic persistence. A success with great potential!

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Estate

Clos du Causse

Vintage

2015

Designation

Minervois La Livinière

Region

Languedoc

Grape Varieties

70% Grenache, 30% Syrah

Regions

Clay-limestone soil, 250 meters above the village of Félines

Viticulture

In sustainable farming

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

The wine from each vineyard block was vinified separately in 25-hl open tanks, with regular punching down at the start of fermentation

Livestock Farming

Aged in tanks for 6 months

Alcohol Content

14.5%

Eye

Shiny garnet-red robe

Nose

Intense and expressive, with notes of ripe red berries, spices, and garrigue

Palate

Smooth and full-bodied. A rich, indulgent wine, balanced by freshness and hints of mint. Beautiful minerality and a touch of bitterness contribute to a lovely, lingering finish.

Serve

Decant at 14-16°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink starting at

2018

Drink before

2028

Production

8,000 bottles

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with red meat, beef stew, cassoulet...

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Guide Hachette des vins

Rated Estate (2021 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

Guy Vanlancker, head of Domaine Combe Blanche, seized the opportunity to lease 1.5 hectares of young vineyards surrounded by the Causse plateau, located in the town of Félines, in Minervois-la-Livinière. The estate has been in the process of converting to organic farming since 2018.

Gilbert & Gaillard

Wine rated (2018 guide) Gold Medal

About the wine:

Deep, garnet color. The nose offers notes of stone fruit, spices, and licorice. On the palate, the fruit is crisp and pure, with well-controlled intensity. Full-bodied, with good texture and an alluring savory character. The finish is softer. A Minervois that’s ready to drink.

Customer Rating

3.8/5

based on 15 reviews

Review by Mr. PASCAL P. Published on November 25, 2018

With aromas of blackcurrant, prunes, and dark chocolate; a full-bodied, toasty palate; and lovely acidity, this is a very lively wine (which is quite an achievement given its 14.5* alcohol content). A well-structured wine