COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Carignan
PRODUCER
Cassagne et Vitailles
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Cassagne et Vitailles is a highly regarded estate in the Languedoc region, founded by close friends Nicolas Giraud and Matthieu Rollin. The 'Nimalaya' cuvée is a unique expression of 100% old-vine Carignan, sourced from a single parcel planted in 1954 near the celebrated viticultural villages of Montpeyroux and Saint-Saturnin. Because regional AOC rules mandate blended red wines, the producers intentionally release this exceptional single-varietal bottling under the Vin de France designation to preserve its pure, uncompromised varietal character.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine is classified as Vin de France because regional AOC rules forbid 100% single-variety Carignan red wines.
Fact 02
Sourced from ancient vines planted in 1954, which were 67 years old during the 2021 harvest.
Fact 03
The vineyards are grown on rare blue marl soils at 300 meters elevation, cooled by winds from the Larzac plateau.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for Nimalaya are sourced from 67-year-old vines grown on clay-limestone and rare blue marl soils at an elevation of 300 meters. The estate practices organic and biodynamic viticulture, keeping yields extremely low at 30 to 35 hectoliters per hectare. Harvesting is done entirely by hand in early October to ensure optimal phenolic ripeness. The grapes undergo rigorous selection before fermentation, followed by careful aging to balance the natural power and rustic charm of the ancient Carignan vines.
