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Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
40% Carignan, 30% Grenache, 30% Syrah
Appellation
AOP Fitou
Alcohol %
14.5
Les Maitres Vignerons de Cascastel
2020 l'Accord Parfait
We don’t have favorites, but…this one is a beautiful wine made from grapes of old vine Carignan more than 80 years old, with a touch of Grenache and Syrah. You begin with a beautiful intense ruby color and then aromas of ripe red cherries, spice and violets followed by elegant round tannins, lovely textured mouth feel and a long velvet finish full of minerality and a touch of pepper. You see why this is a fav.
Try it with pan roasted duck in 5-spice powder with a cherry jam drizzle. Or simply with a steak or burger for a special treat!!
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
40% Carignan, 30% Grenache, 30% Syrah
Appellation
AOP Fitou
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
This cuvée comes from a small plot selection of old vine Carignan from the best shale slopes with very low yields. The Grenache is from windy shale slopes on shale. The Syrah vineyards are located in the cooler areas of Fitou in higher elevations bringing fresh fruit aromas and a sense of freshness.
Production Notes
The Carignan and Syrah are vinified using carbonic maceration and then the Syrah is aged 9 months in new 300 liter French oak. The Grenache is fermented traditionally in stainless steel tanks. Then all of the wines are blended.
Winemaker Notes
The cooperative cellar of Les Maitres Vignerons de Cascastel was founded in 1921. Before this collective initiative, the village of Cascastel was made up exclusively of independent winegrowers. Merging created a powerful synergy of expert winegrowers, wisdom, technology, and shared resources. The foundation of the cooperative is solidarity, fairness, and democracy. As a result, these very small, artisan winegrowers bring out the best in the vines, the wines, and each other. They all benefit from the fine winemaking skills of José Navarro.
Food Pairing Notes
Try it with pan roasted duck in 5-spice powder with a cherry jam drizzle. Or simply with a steak or burger for a special treat!!
Other Notes
Ageability: Drink now opened an hour before drinking and served at 62 degrees, or cellar until 2028.