Description
Maxime Magnon’s Corbières La Begou is one of the finest white wines from the Languedoc. One is immediately struck by the wine’s aromatic intensity, which oscillates between fruity and floral notes. Predominantly white fruits (quince) and spring flowers. Then the impressive body on the initial palate combines with remarkable tension and savouriness. There is a touch of Burgundy in this cuvée, which has a decidedly gastronomic profile.
In the vineyard
Maxime Magnon tends his vines in the communes of Villeneuve-les-Corbières, Durban and Cascastel. These magnificent terroirs of the Vallée du Paradis are predominantly clay-limestone and schist. Work is carried out mainly by hand and using a crawler tractor. Strict organic farming and biodynamic practices are observed: no use of plant protection products. Sheep and cows graze in the vineyards during the winter, much like his illustrious neighbour Didier Barral. This helps to promote microbial life in the soil. It also reduces unnecessary ploughing and limits soil compaction.
In the cellar
Maxime Magnon’s La Bégou white Corbières is a blend of Grenache Gris (60%) and Grenache Blanc (40%). Hand-harvested into small crates. The white musts ferment naturally in barrels at low temperatures. Gentle filtration and a homeopathic dose of sulphur are added before bottling.
What to eat with a Maxime Magnon La Bégou white Corbières?
- Exotic cuisine
- stuffed squid
- red mullet salad
- chicken with crayfish …
