Description

The Corbières Boutenac from Domaine Ledogar is a lively, distinguished wine driven by a magnificent vigour. Black fruits, blackcurrant, garrigue, hints of cedar, a touch of liquorice, and some smoky notes: a veritable explosion of flavours! The palate is delicate, with remarkable depth and a lovely lingering finish. It is guaranteed to enhance a venison stew or confit pork cheeks.

In the vineyard, in the cellar

• Grape varieties: Carignan 60%, Mourvèdre 30%, Grenache Noir 10%
• Terroir: Clay-limestone soils, sandstone, red clay on the edge of a pine forest.

Corbières-Boutenac, the preferred terroir of Carignan

• Production area: Boutenac, Ferrals-les-Corbières, Fabrezan, Lézignan-Corbières, Luc-sur-Orbieu, Montséret, Ornaisons, Saint-André-de-Roquelongue, Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse and Thézan-des-Corbières.
• Annual production: 7,400 hectolitres.
• Grape varieties: Carignan, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.
• Soil type: Hettangian dolomitic limestone, sandstone, continental and marine Miocene molassic deposits, Carcassonne molasses.
• Climate: typically Mediterranean with a dry, hot summer.
• Colour: red.
• AOP: decree of 20 May 2005.

The Corbières-Boutenac appellation covers 220 hectares. It is reserved for around ten communes around Boutenac. It was officially recognised by the decree of 20 May 2005. Its exclusively red wines are the result of very rigorous production methods. The appellation has a distinctly Mediterranean character, producing exclusively red wines. These wines result from a blend of at least two grape varieties, including the famous Carignan Noir. As the appellation’s key variety – by decree, it must account for between a minimum of 30% and a maximum of 50% of the vineyard’s planting – and with vines that must be at least nine years old, this is where it finds its ideal terroir. The finest expressions of Boutenac yield aromatic wines, with notes of black fruit, plum and garrigue that develop a mineral character. It offers excellent ageing potential, with freshness and good acidity. It contributes to the balance of Corbières-Boutenac wines, defining their profile and structure. Carignan gives them their distinctive character and a touch of its soul!

(Source: Languedoc AOC website)

What to eat with a Corbières Boutenac from Domaine Ledogar?

• Game (venison, wild boar)
• Lamb en croûte
• Confit pork cheeks
• Matured beef
• Pan-fried porcini mushrooms