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Cuvée N°3

2005 Corbieres Red Blend

Castelmaure Cuvée N°3 is a captivating red blend from the renowned Corbières region, celebrated for its unique terroir and passion for winemaking. This vintage from 2005 showcases a medium-bodied profile, offering a delightful balance of richness and elegance. The wine presents bright acidity that invigorates the palate, making it wonderfully food-friendly. With prominent fruit intensity, it exudes flavors of ripe dark fruit complemented by subtle hints of spice and earthiness. The tannins are notably structured, providing a firm backbone that enhances the wine’s complexity and aging potential. This blend is completely dry, allowing its myriad flavors to shine without overt sweetness, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking a refined tasting experience.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Languedoc-Roussillon
Languedoc-Roussillon

France's oldest and largest winemaking region, the Languedoc-Roussillon stretches around the sun-kissed Mediterranean from Roussillon to Provence. Taking in everything from rugged mountain slopes to breezy coastline, this vast region features various climates and terroirs. Outside of its famous AOCs like Minervois, Corbières and Saint-Chinian, many Languedoc wines are made in the less restrictive IGP classification, in particular the Pays d'Oc. There are many wine styles made in Languedoc, but full-bodied reds blending Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre and Cinsault are the most common. For summer drinking, look to its fruity rosé, rounded Chardonnay and zingy Picpoul. You will often find grape varieties stated on the label of Languedoc's IGP wines, an uncommon practice in much of France.

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