COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Carignan
PRODUCER
Abbotts & Delaunay
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Abbotts & Delaunay Carignan Vieilles Vignes 2023 is a 100% Carignan from the IGP Pays d'Oc in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France. The grapes are sourced from old vines, over fifty years old, from terroirs including Minervois and cooler hillsides in Corbières. The winery, Abbotts & Delaunay, is led by Laurent Delaunay, who emphasizes elegance, precision, and respect for terroir in his winemaking approach.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Carignan vines are over 50 years old.
Fact 02
25% of grapes are fermented whole cluster.
Fact 03
The wine is vegan-friendly.
Fact 04
Languedoc-Roussillon is France's largest wine region.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Abbotts & Delaunay Carignan Vieilles Vignes involves sourcing grapes from diverse terroirs within the Languedoc-Roussillon. A portion of the grapes (25%) are fermented as whole clusters to boost fruitiness and freshness. The remaining grapes undergo traditional maceration for about two weeks, utilizing pump-overs for tannin extraction. The wine is then aged for a few months, with a significant portion matured in French oak barrels and the remainder in stainless steel tanks.
