Presentation
In the Pays d'Oc, "Haut Village" refers to the old or fortified part of a city, often perched on a hill. This strategic site offered protection and control of the surroundings. It was the historic heart of medieval cities, housing churches, castles, shops, and vaulted cellars where the finest wines of the region rested.
Terroir
The vineyards are cultivated on different soils of Languedoc:
- on the foothills of the Cévennes, for the roundness, spicy and fruity aromas that these grapes bring to the blend,
- in the Aude Valley, for the structure and length.
In the vineyard
The 15-year-old vineyards are grown at an average altitude of 150 meters on acidic soils with stones in the valleys, giving smoky notes.
Winemaking
The clusters are completely destemmed and undergo a long maceration at low temperature (in order to obtain a rich and long wine), with pumping over. Malolactic fermentation.
Ageing
The wine is aged in tanks for 6 months. 5 to 10% are in contact with wood to give complexity to the wine.
Varietal
Cabernet sauvignon : 100%
Specifications
Tasting
With its beautiful dark red dress, this wine is elegant, complex, and velvety. It offers aromas of blackcurrant and strawberry with notes of spices, cinnamon, mint, and honey, and a hint of vegetal freshness typical of this grape variety. The finish is subtle with notes of cedar and oak.
Food pairings
Serve at 17 - 18°C with a Parmentier shepherd's pie, a gratin, a stew, grilled meat, a rib of beef, a pepper steak or a rack of lamb.