Sud de France, FranceA broad contribution of grapes is at the heart of Cigalus Rouge, a wine that reflects its sunny Mediterranean climate. The authentic Languedoc blend mixes cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot, syrah, grenache, and caladoc that is all Demeter certified biodynamic. The ageing occurs in new 225L French oak barrels for 12 months before the final blend and bottling. This wine gets better every year as the vines connect to the terroir. Look for a storm of garrigue throughout the juicy black fruit, plums, and cherries flecked with white pepper, curry, mint, and licorice. Its easy southern demeanour invites you to sip it now, but don’t be fooled. This wine is built to age and will easily keep 10-15 years in the bottle on the way to its apex. A versatile food wine takes me to Bejing duck, spaghetti Bolognese, or a roasted shoulder of lamb. Technically the syrah and carignan are vinified separately as whole grapes with carbonic maceration. The rest of the grapes are destemmed and fermented the traditional way for 20 days.Tasted: 01 October 2022Tasted by: Prices:
Sud de France, FranceA broad contribution of grapes is at the heart of Cigalus Rouge, a wine that shouts of the Languedoc. The blend mixes syrah, merlot, caladoc, cabernet franc, grenache, cabernet sauvignon, and carignan and it is all Demeter certified. The ageing occurs in new 225L French oak barrels for 12 months before the final blend and bottling. This wine gets better every year as Gerard and Co., and the vineyard find their connection to the terroir. Look for a storm of garrigue throughout the juicy black and red fruit, flecked with white pepper, curry, mint, and licorice. Its easy demeanour invites you to sip it now, but this will age with ease. Match this with Bejing duck or spaghetti Bolognese.Tasted: 15 February 2021Tasted by: Prices:
Sud de France, FranceThis powerful red blends syrah, merlot, caladoc, cabernet franc, grenache, cabernet sauvignon, and carignan, all Demeter certified. The syrah and carignan are carbonically macerated, with the others each vinified traditionally. Each variety goes into new 225L French oak barrels for one year before being blended, and bottled unfiltered. Rich and full, with ample garrigue housing big blackberry, black plum, peppercorns on a round, sweetly ripe, classic Southern France palate. Very peppery on the finish. Drinking smartly now, and will reward with aging.Tasted: 18 February 2021Tasted by: Prices:
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