Domaine de l'Ostal Minervois Grand Vin 2015
16,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
1*Étoile
Hachette
Médaille d'Argent
Concours Paris
“Syrah—making up nearly three-quarters of the blend—along with Grenache, Carignan, and a touch of Mourvèdre, spent three months in tanks and twelve months in barrels. With this regimen, one might expect the creation of a big, muscular, dark-eyed wine that sweeps everything in its path. Not at all. On the contrary, this wine shines in the light—structured, certainly, but elegantly draped in a soft fabric—and exudes refined balsamic aromas. It then unfurls on the palate with notes of blond tobacco of great finesse, finishing beautifully on a note of warm Arabica coffee.” (Guide Hachette des Vins 2019)
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Eye
A deep red color with purple highlights
Nose
Aromas of jammy fruit, blackcurrant, and blackberries, blended with notes of mild spices and licorice
Palate
A powerful and full-bodied attack; the oak is well integrated, with a lovely balance between fruit and acidity
Serve
Between 14°C et 16°C
Drink starting at
2018
Apogee
2023
Food and Wine Pairings
Honey-roasted duck, hare stew, tomato gazpacho....
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 16,5/20 + Favorite (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2019 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the wine:
A powerful yet refined nose, with deep fruit, subtle oak, and pronounced minerality; the palate is full-bodied and pleasing, with a tight, silky texture, fruit, and a long finish. Classic and well-balanced. We love its elegance and charm.
About the estate:
When Jean-Michel Cazes (Château Lynch-Bages, Les Ormes de Pez, Domaine des Sénéchaux) set his sights on the Minervois, it was neither by chance nor without ambition. Half of the 60-hectare vineyard was replanted and restructured when he acquired it in 2002. The warm region where the vines are planted leaves its mark on the wines, resulting in dense, solidly structured Minervois wines. Jean-Michel Cazes has handed the reins to his son Jean-Charles, who has evolved the wines into a style all his own—a true blend of classic Bordeaux elegance and the aromatic exuberance derived from the grape varieties and the Mediterranean climate.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2018 guide) 1*Star (Very successful wine) (Very successful wine)
About the wine:
The Syrah—which makes up nearly three-quarters of the blend—along with Grenache, Carignan, and a touch of Mourvèdre, spent three months in tanks and twelve months in barrels. Given this regimen, one might expect a powerful, muscular wine with a dark, intense character, sweeping everything in its path. Not at all. On the contrary, this wine shines in the light—structured, certainly, but elegantly draped in a soft fabric—and it exudes refined balsamic aromas. It then unfurls on the palate with notes of light tobacco of great finesse, finishing beautifully on a note of warm Arabica coffee.
Concours Général Agricole de Paris
Wine rated (2018 guide) Silver Medal (Paris General Agricultural Competition)