Oppius is the estate's grand cuvée, dominated by Syrah. Flavorful and distinguished, it opens with an intense nose, fragrant with black fruits and chocolate. The palate is powerful, beautifully concentrated, tinged with notes of leather. The tannins are full-bodied but silky smooth. A lovely minty freshness harmoniously enlivens the whole. A distinguished Minervois!
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Eye
Deep purple color
Nose
Scented with aromas of dark fruits and chocolate
Mouth
Powerful and flavorful, beautifully concentrated, powerful yet silky tannins, leather notes, lovely harmonious freshness
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
Decant 1 hour before serving
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
Best enjoyed with beef in morel sauce, oven-roasted lamb, squab, or hearty dishes such as venison, like a leg of venison...
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
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.