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Domaine de l'Ostal Minervois Grand Vin 2015

La Livinière|Red wine

3.8/5 (8 customers)

16,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

1*Étoile

Hachette

Médaille d'Argent

Concours Paris

"The blend—comprising nearly three-quarters Syrah, 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 swirls of blond tobacco of great finesse, finishing beautifully on a note of warm Arabica.” (Guide Hachette des Vins 2019)

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Estate

Domaine de l'Ostal

Vintage

Grand Vin

Vintage

2015

Designation

La Livinière

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

70% Syrah, 15% Carignan, 10% Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre

Terroirs

A mosaic of marl surfaces bounded in depth by calcareous sandstone

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

One week of fermentation and 20 to 23 days of maceration. Regular pumping over and extraction tailored to the potential of each tank

Livestock farming

12 months in French oak barrels

Alcohol content

14.5%

Eye

A deep red color with purple highlights

Nose

Aromas of jammy fruit, blackcurrants, and blackberries, blended with notes of mild spices and licorice

Palate

A powerful and full-bodied attack, with well-integrated oak and a beautiful balance between fruitiness and acidity

Serve

Between 14°C et 16°C

Drink from

2018

High point

2023

Food and wine pairings

Roast duck with honey, hare stew, tomato gazpacho....

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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; full-bodied and flattering on the palate, 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 climate where the vines are planted leaves its mark on the wines; they are dense and robust Minervois. 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 classicism and Bordeaux elegance, combined with the aromatic exuberance derived from the grape varieties and the Mediterranean climate.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2018 guide) 1*Star (Excellent wine) (Excellent wine)

About the wine:

Composed of nearly three-quarters Syrah, along with Grenache, Carignan, and a touch of Mourvèdre, this wine 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 swirls of blond tobacco of great finesse, finishing beautifully on a note of warm Arabica.

Concours Général Agricole de Paris

Wine rated (2018 guide) Silver Medal (Paris General Agricultural Competition)

Customer rating

3.8/5

based on 8 reviews