Description

Anne Gros & Jean-Paul Tollot 2011 Minervois la Ciaude
Carignan, Grenache, Syrah | Alc: 14%
Languedoc, France

Winemaker’s Notes:
Three cepages which complement each other to give us this wonderful cuvée. On this great terroir consisting of limestone and clay soils, facing south, the white blinding limestone of Agel gave us some wines full or great energy. These fine wines, which benefit from careful maturing in barrels, represent a cuvée superbly silky, combined with concentration and a mineral persistence full of finesse. It is the magical combination of a burning sun and cool soil, from where, deep within, the wine draws the water it needs. Early and steady maturity, lovely acidity.

Critical Acclaim:
“Mostly Carignan, from 100+-year-old vines, the 2011 Minervois La Ciaude offers beautiful typicity in its saline-like, mineral-laced and earthy dark fruits, spice and graphite aromas and flavors. Textured, medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced, it’s a knockout bottle of wine to drink over the coming 7-8 years.” 93 pts – Wine Advocate

Winery

Tipsy Knitter Wines – Your Seattle based, online wine shop