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Les Petites Rangées 2021

Solid, naturally, Les Petites Rangées is a wine which is full of confidence. It knows its strength, its charm, its natural beauty and is aware that there is no need to make a big show to be appreciated. It calmly transmits the rich aromatic structure of its appellation with aromas of fresh leaves and ripe fruit and will be proud to accompany the richest dishes at the most prestigious tables.

DOMAINE

The Domaine de Cazaban is situated in the foothills of the “Montagne Noire” (Black Mountain). The property consists of 27ha, of which 22ha are planted with vines. These vines are planted on fine soils of clay, limestone and schist which affords the grapes an exceptional quality and diversity of style.

IN THE VINEYARD

The Domaine has been certi?ed organic since 2007 with 13Ha converted to biodynamic, gaining Demeter certi?cation in 2013. All of the fertilizing treatments that are used are prepared on the Domaine using the Domaines’ own compost. Cow horn manure (500P) and silica (501) are applied on all vines. Any additional treatments that may be used comprise of nettles, horsetail and/or valerian. The vines are pruned depending on their variety in either the single guyot or goblet methods. A manual de-budding and removal of the suckers is done, and trimming (or topping) has been replaced with leaf trellising.

THE VINIFICATION PROCESS

The grapes are sorted and de-stemmed, then gravity fed to preserve the quality and purity of the fruit. The vinification then proceeds without any chemical, or enological, intervention. The wines are allowed to follow nature’s course. The fermentation lasts for approximately three weeks and a low temperature of 20°C is maintained to ensure a slow extraction, without any punching down or pumping over. Les Petites Rangées is then aged in 227 lt Burgundian barrels for nine months. Bottling takes place end of the second quarter.

TASTING NOTE

A deep ruby colour, with a rich and aromatic palate. An expressive nose that benefits from time in carafe to fully appreciate the wide range of aromas comprising of garrigue, eucalyptus, baked fennel, morello cherry and dark chocolate characteristics. Elegant, yet richly flavoured with structured, firm tannins. A beautifully rounded wine that can be enjoyed in its youth and also benefit from some years in the cellar.

FOOD PAIRING

Due to its intensity Les Petites Rangées would beautifully partner a duck confit cooked with figs or a rich, slow cooked beef casserole.


  • Vintage 2021
  • AOP Cabardès
  • Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 6500 bottles
  • Soil type : clay limestone
  • Manual harvest
  • Biodynamic wine certified by Demeter

Parti Pris 2021

DOMAINE

The Domaine de Cazaban is situated in the foothills of the “Montagne Noire” (Black Mountain). The property consists of 27ha, of which 22ha are planted with vines. These vines are planted on soils of clay, limestone and schist which affords the grapes an exceptional quality and diversity of style.

GRAPE

The grapes for the « Parti Pris » are harvested by hand in 15kg boxes to preserve them from breakage and oxidation ; they are grown on vines on the Limestone slopes of Montolieu. The harvest begins, generally, mid-September.

VINIFICATION

Half of the grapes are vinified de-stemmed, the other half in full grapes. They are introduced into the tanks by gravity to ensure their quality and integrity. No oenological nor chemical produce are used for the vinification ; we leave the wine to develop naturally. The grapes are macerated for a short period of about 8 days to preserve the delicate aromas which characterise the « Parti Pris ». The wine is matured in large oak barrels (600 litre Stockinger ‘demi-muids ‘). « Parti Pris » is bottled at the end of April. Parti Pris 2020 is certified

TASTING NOTES

A red robe with shades of scarlet cherries. On the nose, « Parti Pris » develops subtle notes of red fruit and cherries. Well balanced, it reveals intense length on the palate with delicate notes of oak ageing.

This wine can be appreciated now or can be matured over time. It will accompany refined dishes ; meat in light sauces, poultry and fresh goat’s milk cheese.

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