Château Costes-Cirgues

The Château is the result of premium selection from among the Estate’s oldest vines. We only produce about 4000 (numbered) bottles per year.

LE CHATEAU 2016
Red wine
AOP Languedoc

Grape varieties: 80% Syrah and 20% Mourvèdre
Aged 15 months in barrels

Surface: 2.2 ha

Yield: 20 hl/ha, 4400 numbered bottles

Harvest: Manually in picking crates

Vinification: The grapes are de-stemmed and vinified in thermo-regulated concrete tanks at a temperature of between 20° and 28°C. Daily manual punch-down of the cap allows gentle extraction of the aromatic compounds and polyphenols over a long (25-day) maceration. Careful, delicate pressing separates free-run and press juices, leaving an interesting aromatic panel for preparation and blending. The different varieties are, naturally, vinified and aged separately.

Tasting: A deep, purple-red robe envelops blackcurrant, red currant and blackberry aromas. In the mouth, these fruity flavors are accentuated by spicy, black olive and cocoa notes with a sublime end-note of licorice. This richly aromatic wine is supported by remarkable volume and fine, silky tannins – a very elegant wine, ideal for laying down and, of course, with no added sulfites!

Serving temperature: 16 – 18 °C

Ideal partner for: Fillet of beef, leg of lamb, mature cheeses, Roquefort and chocolate fondant

Cellaring tips: Avoid temperature fluctuations, upright storage and direct light.