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Essencial Rouge

2016 Cotes Du Roussillon Red Blend

Domaine Des Schistes Essencial Rouge, a captivating red blend from the renowned Cotes Du Roussillon region, showcases a stunning deep red hue that draws you in. This 2016 vintage boasts a full-bodied composition with vibrant acidity that invigorates the palate. Rich and robust, the wine presents remarkable fruit intensity, offering notes of dark cherries and ripe plums that entwine beautifully with subtle earthy undertones. Tannins are well-integrated and provide a firm structure, making it an ideal companion for hearty dishes or a cozy evening by the fireplace. Additionally, the wine is crafted to be dry, enhancing its food-friendly nature, and promising a delightful experience for both casual sippers and connoisseurs alike.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone 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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