Aussières - Corbières 2020
Château d'Aussières, a wine that tells the story of a singular place.Château d'Aussières, owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild, is nestled in the rugged hills just behind the Mediterranean coastline of Narbonne, in the South of France. The grapes for Château d’Aussières are sourced from selected plots on the tops of the hills. The soil is very shallow, consisting of sandstone with very little clay, and water is scarce. As a result, the yields are very low. The blend consists mainly of Syrah and Mourvèdre, with small quantities of Grenache and Carignan. The Mourvèdre vines have been producing grapes of outstanding quality for the past few years, as they reach maturity.
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The 2020 Vintage:
In 2020 a fairly mild winter led to and early budbreak and increased the threat of cryptogamic diseases. The summer was warm and relatively wet, with a warm and dry after season, without any heatwaves, which allowed the grapes to slowly reach their optimal aromatic potential whilst retaining sufficient acidity. As we moved into the season the advance was reduced and the grapes were harvested ten days earlier than previous vintage.
Tasting notes:
The color of the 2020 vintage is carmine red. The nose of woodland and garrigue reflects the humid spring and then drier late season. It is complex and delicate with aromas of black fruits complemented by notes of tapenade. The palate is very long, allowing for the appreciation of a harmonious range of aromas that lean towards cocoa and hazelnut. The tannins are silky and of great finesse, giving the impression of tasting an emulsion of Mediterranean fragrances.