L'Ostal Cazes - Minervois - Estibals Rouge 2007

Wine:

Estibals 2007 is just the right balance of power and freshness. It develops aromas of candied fruit, figs and Garrigue scrubland. Micro-oxygenation from the 12 months in barrel has enabled an extremely beneficial aeration of the fruit within a substance of great richness.

Vinification:

Traditional vinification, aging for 12 months in oak casks.

Color:

Dense, crimson-coloured wine

Nose:

Intense and powerful on the nose, delicate aromas of candied fruit, morello cherries, black fruit and Garrigue scrubland.

Palate:

Powerful on the palate, absolutely delicious. Attractive oaky touch, some tannin but well blended into a rich, refreshing substance.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled meats, veal with olives, Provençal cuisine

Cellar aging:

Enjoy up to and including 2015

With this estate, Jean-Michel Cazes has scored another hit within the galaxy of his wines. Since the fabulous destiny of Lynch Bages, the intuition of this man has been unfailing. In the late 90's, he anticipated the coming move towards the high potential terroirs in the Languedoc region. He bought this estate and transferred all his knowhow. The wines that had until then been technically very well made are, with the 2007 vintage, wines of real emotion.