Description

Cuvée Marcelin Albert

Is a beautiful red Minervois wine with a vivid tribute to the emblematic character at Argeliers, Marcelin Albert*. This wine therefore immediately caresses the palate after its 12-month ageing in oak barrels. Located at the winery; Le Grand Celièr. It is a typical Minervois wine with aromas of blackcurrants and a delicately spicy mouth, the red colour is dark and intense. It reveals a nose of red fruit, spices and vanilla.

Degustation and preparation: This Cuvée Marcelin Albert perfectly accompanies red meat and game. Equally to enjoy with magret de canard as well as baked ceps.

Tip: Let the wine breathe for about 20 minutes before tasting.

Storage: Storage 6 to 8 years.

Millésime: 2019

Grape variety: Grenache 40%, Syrah 60%

%vol: 14%

*Marcelin Albert, hero of the 1907 wine crisis

Further description:

Winemaking: Long maceration/Pneumatic pressing/Low temperature fermentation/Maturation in oak barrels 12 months.

Conditioning: Natural cork stopper.

Awards: Silver medal at the 2020 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, Silver medal at the 2020 Les Vinalies Nationales Competition

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