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Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
45% Grenache, 45% Syrah, 10% Cinsault
Appellation
AOP Terrasses du Larzac
Aging
Aged in amphora for 21 months.
Fermentation
This wine is spontaneously fermented.
Alcohol %
14.5
Domaine de La Réserve d'O
2018 La Réserve Rouge
Grenache, Syrah and a touch of Cinsault give this organic, biodynamic cuvée a breathtaking, aromatic complexity and a silky mouthfeel. Rich black fruit of blackberries and cassis sparkle with hints of licorice and a dash of pepper. Soft tannins glide to a long, fresh finish.
La Réserve Rouge adds gusto to grilled steaks and spiced pork chops with an onion and prune purée.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
45% Grenache, 45% Syrah, 10% Cinsault
Appellation
AOP Terrasses du Larzac
Aging
Aged in amphora for 21 months.
Fermentation
This wine is spontaneously fermented.
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
The vineyards are 1,312 feet above sea level and strongly influenced by the winds of the Plateau du Larzac which blow from the north 250 days out of the year. The soil is stony, clay and calcareous. The 35-year-old vines are goblet-trained.
In keeping with biodynamic practices, the winemakers refrain from interventions whenever possible. When needed, they spray solutions of horn manure, silica, nettle and horsetail infusions in place of chemicals.
Production Notes
Gravity pulls the grapes from the roof level to the second level (where the tanks are located) and then on to the third level for blending. Aging then takes place in amphora for 21 months. This wine is spontaneously fermented with no extra yeast added.
This organic, biodynamic cuvée is unfined and has very low sulfites.
Winemaker Notes
Domaine de La Réserve d'O was founded in 2005 by the husband and wife team, Marie and Frederic Chauffray. Marie searched for 10 years before finding her perfect vineyards, overlooking the Herault Valley in the prized Terrasses du Larzac appellation in the Languedoc. Today, on this windswept limestone ridge, Marie and Frederic produce organic, biodynamic wines which express the essence of this extraordinary terroir.
2017 La Réserve Rouge is the flagship wine for Domaine de La Réserve d'O.
Food Pairing Notes
La Réserve Rouge brings gusto to grilled steaks and spiced pork chops with an onion and prune purée.
Other Notes
Ageability: Drink now or keep through 2028.