Roc Saint Constant 2016
Minervois AOC
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No wine region captures the charm of southern France quite like the Minervois. Roc Saint Constant comes from the famous terroir of La Livinière. It’s an absolute charmer, brimful of bramble and spice with soft tannins and wild herb notes.
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Wine Details
- Red - Full Bodied
France- Deep ruby red
- Syrah-based blend
- 10.125 Units
- 13.5% ABV
- 750 ml
- 31 December 2019
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Mouthfilling, rich and smooth with bramble and spice character
Aroma
Lavish red berry, cherry, bramble and violet aromas
The Wine
This is a really delicious Minervois and that’s partly thanks to the vintage. Graham Nutter (winemaker and ‘Minervois correspondent’) reports for Jancis Robinson MW that 2016 was “a high-quality, albeit small vintage”. Rainfall the previous winter and throughout the summer was well below average. The result: yields were way down. Fewer grapes, smaller in size means concentrated juice and more flavoursome wines. Roc Saint Constant is crafted from the fruit of noble old vines planted as long ago as 1934. Whole bunch fermentation has accentuated flavours and aromas. Rich, spicy Syrah is supported by raspberry-rich Grenache and peppery Carignan. Smooth, fragrant and well balanced, this is a splendid red for traditional cassoulet or roast lamb.
"This is one of those wines that reaches every corner of your mouth, delivering total satisfaction"
Beth Willard
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