COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Mourvèdre, Carignan
PRODUCER
Château Grand Moulin
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Château Grand Moulin Grès de Boutenac 2019 is a red wine from the Corbières-Boutenac AOC in Languedoc-Roussillon, France. It is a blend of 60% Mourvèdre and 40% Carignan. The producer, Jean-Noël Bousquet, is dedicated to revitalizing neglected hillside vineyards, driven by a family passion for viticulture. The 2019 vintage is known for its ripe fruit and full-bodied character, with an alcohol content of 15%. The wine has been recognized in the Guide Hachette des Vins.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine is a blend dominated by Mourvèdre (60%) and Carignan (40%).
Fact 02
The 2019 vintage is noted for its high alcohol content of 15%.
Fact 03
It has received positive mentions in the Guide Hachette des Vins, described as 'très réussi' (very successful).
Fact 04
The producer focuses on acquiring neglected hillside vineyards.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Château Grand Moulin Grès de Boutenac 2019 undergoes careful vinification, which may include pre-fermentation cold maceration. One noted aspect of its production is the absence of added sulfur in some instances. The winemaking process aims to express the unique terroir of the Corbières-Boutenac appellation, utilizing the characteristics of Mourvèdre and Carignan grapes.
