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AOP
Languedoc Saint-Georges d'Orques
Oppidum Red
A characterful red cuvée based on Syrah, Grenache Noir and Mourvèdre. Clay-sandstone parcels bring dark fruit, spice and structure, with French oak ageing before bottling.
At a glance
- AOP Saint-Georges d'Orques - Languedoc
- 12 months in French oak barrels
- Recommended cellaring: at least 10 years
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Total€14.90
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Tasting notes
Dark garnet colour. Ripe red fruit, black cherry, blackberry, cassis, spice, grilled and vanilla notes. Full, smooth palate with rounded, complex tannins.
Food pairing
Lamb, grilled meats, Mediterranean dishes, stews, sauced meats and mature cheeses.
Wine profile
- Grapes
- Syrah, Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre
- Terroir
- Clay-sandstone soils with sandstone pebbles
- Pruning
- Cordon de Royat for controlled yields
- Yield
- Around 25 hl/ha for Syrah, 30 hl/ha for Grenache
- Winemaking
- Parcels and grape varieties are vinified separately in small vats, fully destemmed, with a long traditional fermentation, punch-downs and pump-overs early on, then gentler handling as needed.
- Ageing
- 12 months in French oak barrels, with selection of the best barrels
- Format
- 75cl bottle, box of 6
