FRANCE : LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON : CÔTES CATALANES Grenache MED-FULL-BODIED, CASSIS, PLUM, BLACK CHERRY, VIOLET, CLOVE, SOME OAK ‘Origines’ is somewhat of an enigma: deep, dark, and structured, it is also a very “feminine,” elegant wine — ethereal, even — with firm tannins and a persistent, fruity finish amidst delicate floral aromatics and gentle acidity. In any case, it's an undeniably beautiful wine — one with lots of character and personality, exemplary of the region's terroir, and a wonderful pairing for grilled meats and charcuterie. WINEMAKING : Maceration for 5 days with spontaneous fermentation via native yeasts; aged for 10 months in stainless steel & ⅓ in 500L oak barrels; minimal intervention & low sulfite ECOLOGY : BIODYNAMIC PAIRING : Côte de Bœuf (bone-in ribeye) DRINKING WINDOW : Hold for ~5 years; decant if drinking young
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