Presentation
Presentation
Château de Rieux, a family estate since 1870, produces wines of rich complexity near the stream called Argent Double, located 25 km from Carcassonne.
Terroir
Clay-limestone and rolled pebbles. Sheltered by the slopes of the Montagne Noire.
Harvest
Handpicking, to select the finest bunches. Full ripeness. De-stemmed to limit tannins.
Winemaking
Maceration for around 20 days at controlled temperature, punctuated by pumping-over.
Ageing
Slight ageing in concrete vats, followed by one year in 500-liter barrels (demi-muid).
Varietals
Syrah : 75%
Cinsault : 25%
Cinsault : 25%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13.5 % vol.
Yield : 30 hL/ha
Age of vines : About 20 years old
Contains sulphites.
Advice
Serving
16-18C°
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Intense garnet.
Red fruits nose, tapenade, black olives.
Rich, harmonious, great intensity, black fruit, violet. Lond and complex.
Red fruits nose, tapenade, black olives.
Rich, harmonious, great intensity, black fruit, violet. Lond and complex.
Food pairings
With grilled beef, or duck breast with a fig chutney.
Reviews
"Dense and serious, showing dark berries, dried herbs, bark and warm spices on the nose, following through to a medium to full body with fine, firm tannins. Structured, with purple fruit in the finish. Drink or hold."
