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Château d'Oupia - Nobilis 2016

Name: Château d'Oupia - Nobilis 2016
Brand: Château d'Oupia
Rating: 4.4 (5 reviews)

Minervois|Red wine

4.4/5 (5 customers)

2*Étoiles

Hachette

" An enchanting red that combines Syrah, Carignan, and Grenache, macerated for a very long time in the cellar. The nose is slow to open, initially bearing the imprint of the barrel with its roasted and smoky notes, then allowing scents of black fruits, garrigue, and undergrowth to blossom. The palate is impressive for its fullness and concentration, perfectly balanced by well-measured tannins that are powerful but remarkably extracted. A long finish of black fruits and spices speaks volumes about the potential of this beautiful red." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2020) Great aging potential!

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Estate

Château d'Oupia

Vintage

Nobilis

Vintage

2016

Designation

Minervois

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

40% Syrah, 30% Carignan, 30% Grenache

Terroirs

Very rocky and limestone causse in the village of La Caunette (400 m above sea level)

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

Destemming at full maturity and long maceration for 30 days for Grenache. Cold pre-fermentation maceration (4 days) and long maceration (40 days) for Syrah. Long carbonic maceration (30 days) for old vine Carignan.

Livestock farming

Aged for 12 months in new barrels and barrels that have been used once before. No fining, with light filtration.

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

Deep garnet color

Nose

Roasted and smoky notes then open up to black fruits, garrigue, and undergrowth.

Mouth

Ample and well-concentrated, structure marked by powerful tannins, long finish with spicy notes.

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

Decant 1 hour before serving

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairings

Best enjoyed with hare stew, but also with red meat, leg of venison, game, etc.

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Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rating (2020 guide) 2 stars (Outstanding wine)

Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About wine:

An enchanting red that combines Syrah, Carignan, and Grenache, macerated for a very long time in the cellar (fifty days). The nose is slow to open, initially bearing the mark of the barrel with its roasted and smoky notes, then allowing scents of black fruits, garrigue, and undergrowth to blossom. The palate is impressive in its fullness and concentration, perfectly balanced by well-measured tannins that are powerful but remarkably extracted. A long finish of black fruits and spices speaks volumes about the potential of this beautiful red. For fans of Stephan Eicher, it's worth noting that the singer designed the label.

About the estate:

All that remains of the medieval fortress of the lords of Oupia are sections of wall, remnants of the enclosure, and a tower. In 1860, Romain Iché bought the castle, which passed to his grandson André in 1970. André undertook to renovate the estate and the cellar, turning the property into a benchmark for the Minervois appellation. He passed away in 2007, leaving his life's work to his daughter Marie-Pierre.

Customer rating

4.4/5

based on 5 reviews

Review and opinion by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 03/07/2021

5V for this remarkable Minervois after opening a second bottle, for its quality and its very, very, very reasonable price. A robust structure, elegantly blended tannins on black fruit jams and ripe fruit with a hint of balsamic vinegar. Full-bodied and dense. A sweet, spicy finish with vanilla and caramel. A treat for the taste buds when paired with a slice of pan-fried veal liver.