Aussières Red
Vin de pays d’Oc
Vintage 2010
The winter of 2010 was cold, with several long periods of low temperatures.
The mild weather in April contrasted with the coolness in March and even more so with May. During the latter, low temperatures, rain and snow delayed the growth cycle of the early varieties. The hot summer with very little rain prevented them from ever catching up.
Despite a very wet May and regular - but limited - rain during the winter, rainfall for the year was lower than usual in 2010. The "freshness" of the Aussières terroir greatly helped the vineyard to cope with the dry period but the harvests took place ten days later than in 2009. In the autumn, the mild days and cool nights enabled slow ripening to give the vintage excellent balance.
Very dark in colour, this wine immediately inspires a feeling of richness.
Generous, open nose. The 2010 expresses more of its Languedoc character than Aussières Rouge in previous years, no doubt due to a more subtle expression of the Cabernet Sauvignon.
This regional character is reinforced by the Syrah which is still very present. Slightly acidic notes of blackcurrants.
On the palate, the wine is immediately soft, with lots of volume. The tannins are silky and fresh. The concentration is very good without being at all aggressive.
The finish is long and the wine remains very homogeneous with excellent complementarity between the two grape varieties.
Aussières Red accompanied by lamb tajine with beetroot 
Aussières Red accompanied by lamb tajine with prunes 
