Val de l'Ours, Cabernet Syrah
Pays d'Oc
Vintage 2009
Weather conditions were rather mixed in the Languedoc. A fairly rainy winter created good water reserves and mild temperatures during April and May favoured vegetative growth. The Klaus storm passed in January 2009 causing damage in several parts of the region with winds reaching 180km/h, but very luckily the vineyards at Aussieres were spared. High temperatures in the summer accelerated the ripening of early varieties like Chardonnay.
Beautiful intense garnet and violet colour. The complementary nature of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah is evident in the nose, the notes of liquorice and violet blend perfectly with the red fruit and spices of the Syrah.
In the mouth the explosive full-bodied attack is very typical of a Languedoc wine. It then settles down, delicately becoming harmonious. The tannins are silky and well-rounded. The finish, full of freshness, again expresses liquorice and spices.
Best time for drinking: 2009-2011
