Domaine D'Aupilhac
Cuvée Aupilhac Montpeyroux
2022
- Organic
- Biodynamic
About this winery
This a long story, the main character being the vine. The scenery is the village of Montpeyroux on the lower slopes of the Mont Baudile. Over centuries, generation after generation have cultivated the grapes. In 1989 Sylvain Fadat decide to take over the wineyards and to vinify his first harvest. In 1989, most of the 5 hectares of vines came from the place called "Aupilhac", on terraces planted mainly with the Carignan grape variety, facing south. It is therefore quite natural that the Domaine...
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Production notes
Terraces on limestone alternating with very hard Blue Marls which feed regularly the vines with water during the summer. Long maceration (15 to 30 days) with regular lees circulation. 30 months in small casks and barrels maturing.
Tasting notes
Great complexity on the nose and in the mouth allied with the deep garnet colour that results from the grapes being picked when the skins are fully mature.