CHÂTEAU DE CARAGUILHES "Prestige" - Corbières, Languedoc - France
FRANCE
Corbieres
Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah
Product Description
Description
Deep, intense ruby red color with hints of violet. The wine is bright and displays a fine concentration in the glass. Wonderful aromas of fruity freshness, redolent of blackberries. With aeration, the wine reveals greater complexity, with hints of rosemary and thyme. A fantastic fruity attack, underlined by notes of black fruit and olive tapenade. The freshness on the palate delivers all the personality of this wine � the power of the Mediterranean style, tempered with a delightful softness in the mouth. Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
How to pair it
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Meat
Provençale lamb, roast beef with olives, quail in truffle sauce, grilled duck with thyme
Accolades
Awards
Organic Wine
Wine Facts
| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Region | Corbieres |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Winemakers | Pierre Gabison |
| Producer | Caraguilhes |
| Harvest method | Hand & mechanical |
| Aging | Aged for 6 months in French oak barrels (barrels 2 and 3 years old) |
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Nose Attribute | Dark Fruit, Herbal |
| SKU | RH48 |
Vineyard Info
Since Greek merchants first introduced the cultivation of vines to the area more than 2,000 years ago, the Corbières region in Languedoc, south of France, has been intrinsically linked with wine growers and the making of wine. Recognizing the ideal grape growing conditions in Corbières, in the 12th Century, the monks of the Cistercian Order undertook the task of developing viniculture in the region. These monks were renowned as highly skilled wine growers. They worked wonders, and as a result, their agricultural domains became very prosperous. One of these domains was our Caraguilhes.
Our vineyards cover 135 hectares and are strategically surrounded and protected by 500 hectares of garrigue (wild land) constituting an rich ecosystem riche and a unique environment. Situated just 30 kilometers from the Mediterranean sea at altitudes of 100 to 180 meters, the vineyards at Caraguilhes are exposed to the north west wind (the Tramontane) which is a natural aide, keeping the vines healthy by limiting fungal maladies (champignons) and reducing the population of harmful insects. The wind also cools the vines on hot summer days, which helps to maintain acidity levels in the grapes and allows them to mature more slowly and more completely.
The estate is ECOCERT Organic certified has been practicing organic winegrowing since the 1990s, refusing to use chemical fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides and carrying on the proud tradition of high quality organic wine-making.
Reviews & Ratings
Description
Deep, intense ruby red color with hints of violet. The wine is bright and displays a fine concentration in the glass. Wonderful aromas of fruity freshness, redolent of blackberries. With aeration, the wine reveals greater complexity, with hints of rosemary and thyme. A fantastic fruity attack, underlined by notes of black fruit and olive tapenade. The freshness on the palate delivers all the personality of this wine � the power of the Mediterranean style, tempered with a delightful softness in the mouth. Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
How to pair it
-
Meat
Provençale lamb, roast beef with olives, quail in truffle sauce, grilled duck with thyme
Awards
Organic Wine
| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Region | Corbieres |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Winemakers | Pierre Gabison |
| Producer | Caraguilhes |
| Harvest method | Hand & mechanical |
| Aging | Aged for 6 months in French oak barrels (barrels 2 and 3 years old) |
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Nose Attribute | Dark Fruit, Herbal |
| SKU | RH48 |
Since Greek merchants first introduced the cultivation of vines to the area more than 2,000 years ago, the Corbières region in Languedoc, south of France, has been intrinsically linked with wine growers and the making of wine. Recognizing the ideal grape growing conditions in Corbières, in the 12th Century, the monks of the Cistercian Order undertook the task of developing viniculture in the region. These monks were renowned as highly skilled wine growers. They worked wonders, and as a result, their agricultural domains became very prosperous. One of these domains was our Caraguilhes.
Our vineyards cover 135 hectares and are strategically surrounded and protected by 500 hectares of garrigue (wild land) constituting an rich ecosystem riche and a unique environment. Situated just 30 kilometers from the Mediterranean sea at altitudes of 100 to 180 meters, the vineyards at Caraguilhes are exposed to the north west wind (the Tramontane) which is a natural aide, keeping the vines healthy by limiting fungal maladies (champignons) and reducing the population of harmful insects. The wind also cools the vines on hot summer days, which helps to maintain acidity levels in the grapes and allows them to mature more slowly and more completely.
The estate is ECOCERT Organic certified has been practicing organic winegrowing since the 1990s, refusing to use chemical fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides and carrying on the proud tradition of high quality organic wine-making.