Cigalus Red 2021

• One of the first and largest biodynamically cultivated estates in France
• A unique blend of 7 grape varieties offering a high-end wine with an impressive balance between ripe fruit, spices and a beautiful acidity.
• A reference ambassador for French wines on the Air France company
• The estate is AB ( organic wine ) and DEMETER (biodynamic agriculture) certified.
• Official Wine of the 2018 Nobel Awards Banquet

Appellation : IGP Aude Hauterive
Millésime : 2021
Format : 750ml
Cépage(s) : Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Grenache, Caladoc, Carignan
Degré d'alcool : 14.5
Sku : 822253

Since the fall of 2002, part of the vineyard has been managed biodynamically. To achieve this result, we ensure that we respect two fundamental principles: yield control (25hl/ha): vines over 15 years old, absence of mineral nitrogen fertilization, short pruning using Royat cordon, green harvesting ; and optimum maturity: perfect health (sorting of grapes if necessary), classic maturity control (combined with analyses on polyphenols), daily tasting of grape berries from each plot to trigger the harvest. The wines are put into new 225-litre barrels after the end of the alcoholic fermentation and before malolactic fermentation, racking and assembly. A selection of coopers is made in order to adapt the choice of the origins of the wood, as well as the type of heating in each vintage. The wine is kept in the bottle for at least one year before being marketed.

Intense ruby ​​color with a mahogany hue. The bouquet concentrated aroma, very ripe black fruits, grilled spices and oak grilled. The palate is lush and opulent with tannins velvety. The aromas of black fruits - blackberries, black cherries and plums - reappear with an empyreumatic frame complex leading to mint. The finish is long with a perfect balance.

Keep away from sunlight and at a constant temperature

To be enjoyed at 16°C with roasted red meats, poultry in sauce or mature cheeses.