LE VERSANT 2019

 

WINE TASTING NOTES

 

ABOUT THE WINE

Appellation | Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux AOP

Grape |  85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc

Ageing | Aged for 18 months

Tasting Notes | Intense ruby colour clean and vibrant. The fruit is typical of these wines from late terroirs; a mixture of red and black fruits which is like an explosion upon tasting. It has a very good tannin structure with a long lasting finish.

Pairing | Beef or lamb recommended

Drinking | 2023-2028

 

 

ABOUT THE CHÂTEAU

2007 marked the debut vintage for Domaine de l’Aurage. Domaine de l’Aurage is the third Bordeaux vineyard owned by the Mitjavile family (the others being Chateau Tertre de Roteboeuf n St Émilion and Roc des Cambes in cote de castillion the appellation). Today, the vineyards are owned and managed by the capable, Louis Mitjavile and his sister, Caroline Mitjavile. Domaine de l’Aurage was previously bottled under the name Chateau Cadet, before it was purchased by the Mitjavile family, who changed the name to Domaine de l’Aurage

 

Current Owner: Louis Mitjavile and Caroline Mitjavile. 

Soils: The terroir is the perfect combination of good limestone and clay terroir soils just across the border from Saint Emilion

Farming: Plot by plot management with integrated draining system. Practiced some biodynamic methods. Eco-responsible viticulture certified HEV 3 (High Environmental Value) 

Vines: Average 25 years of age

 

 

MATCHING RECIPE

Braised belly of lamb, aubergine, sumac & pickled shallot