Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Blend
Appellation
AOP Saint Chinian
Alcohol %
14.5
Borie la Vitarèle
2017 Midi Rouge
The generous nose on this organic red delights with strawberry, cassis and lovely hints of oak. The luxurious mouthfeel is soft, rich and fruity, evolving into grippy tannins. The finale can only be described as GRAND with a second wave of fruit, firm tannins and a smoky aftertaste touched with chocolate.
Your favorite beef and lamb dishes will shine with Midi Rouge. Open at least an hour before drinking and serve at 65°F or less.
Domaine: Borie la Vitarèle
Appellation: AOP Saint-Chinian
Cuvée: 2017 Midi Rouge
Blend: Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Grenache Noir
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Blend
Appellation
AOP Saint Chinian
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
The terroir consists of white limestone soils, schiste, and gravel-flecked clay. According to the winemaker, “Our soils are alive, our vines look happy, and our wines have character.” Midi Rouge is a cuvée dedicated to the “Battle of the Old Ones” and the ability of the old vines to endure altitude, blazing sun, Languedoc winds, and cycles of drought followed by rain. The varietals in this blend are from differing terroir, a challenge for the winemaker.
Production Notes
Grapes are hand-harvested in small crates with “grape-by-grape” selection. The grapes are partially destemmed then vinified on the lees in large wooden barrels. Soft extraction takes place with punching of the cap. No sulfites or natural yeasts are used and there is no filtration when bottled. The focus is on minimalist intervention in the vinification process.
Winemaker Notes
Borie la Vitarèle was founded in 1990 by Jean-François and Cathy Izarn and is comprised of 18 hectares of vines in the AOP Saint-Chinian. Organic and biodynamic since 1998, the domaine values and protects the biodiversity of the area and takes a whole-earth approach to viticulture and winemaking. Cathy Izarn is now the sole owner, and her daughter Camille is the winemaker.
Food Pairing Notes
Your favorite beef and lamb dishes will shine with Midi Rouge. Open at least an hour before drinking and serve at 65°F or less.
Other Notes
Ageability: Drink now or keep until 2032