Presentation
In 1966, Claude Calix laid the foundations of Domaine Sarrat de Goundy, a 50-hectare estate, now managed by Olivier Calix. The estate, located between Narbonne and the Mediterranean, benefits from a temperate maritime climate and clay-limestone soils that bring freshness and finesse to the wines. The reds, made from Grenache, Syrah, and Carignan, are vinified in concrete tanks to preserve the authenticity of the fruit, before aging in oak barrels and amphoras to round out the tannins. The estate's uniqueness: A unique gravity approach in the region, avoiding any pumping to preserve the integrity of the fruit.
Terroir
The estate is characterized by clay-limestone soils, surrounded by garrigue and pine forests, under a warm and dry Mediterranean climate.
In the vineyard
The vineyard has been farmed sustainably since 2001, with no herbicides or chemical fertilizers. Instead, natural fertilizers such as fish guano and horse manure are used. Soil is cultivated exclusively by mechanical and manual methods. For the past four years, the estate has adopted sexual confusion techniques to avoid the use of pesticides. To combat powdery mildew and downy mildew, sulfur and Bordeaux mixture are applied.
Harvest
Night-time manual harvesting ensures freshness and quality of the grapes.
Winemaking
Skin-contact fermentation with temperature control. Carbonic maceration is applied to Carignan.
Ageing
Aged in vats for 1 year.
Varietals
Syrah : 50%
Grenache : 40%
Carignan : 10%
Specifications
Production volume : 122200
Age of vines : 40 years old
Serving
Serving temperature: 14–16°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
This wine displays a deep garnet-red color with vivid violet reflections. The nose is intense and complex, unveiling aromas of black fruits such as blackberry and blackcurrant, layered with spicy notes and hints of garrigue. On the palate, it is powerful and structured, with firm yet silky tannins. Black fruit flavors are confirmed, lifted by refreshing notes of licorice and black pepper. The finish is long and elegant, with remarkable aromatic persistence.
Visual appearance
Deep garnet-red with violet highlights.
At nose
Black fruits, spices, and garrigue aromas.
On the palate
Powerful, structured, silky tannins, with black fruits, licorice, and pepper. Long and elegant finish.
Food pairings
This wine pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, hearty stews, or aged cheeses. It also complements Mediterranean dishes such as herb-roasted lamb or ratatouille.