Ars Magirica - 2021 - Famille De Boel - 0,75L

A deep and confidential red, born of Mediterranean finesse and the artisanal rigor of the De Boel family. Powerful, distinguished and remarkably elegant.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: To be specified
• Grape Variety: Probably Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre (a typical southern blend)
• Vintage: 2021
• Certification: To be specified
• Terroir: To be specified (likely stony, limestone soils typical of Languedoc or the Rhône Valley)
• Vinification & Ageing: Aged in French oak barrels, bringing complexity and structure
• Alcohol: Approximately 14% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep red with garnet highlights
• Nose: Expressive and refined, with ripe black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry), floral hints (violet), black pepper spice and subtle oak
• Palate: Ample and silky, with fine tannins and balanced acidity. Black fruits mingle with spice, cocoa and garrigue notes
• Finish: Long, persistent and slightly mineral, with beautiful aromatic depth

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🥩 Grilled red meats: ribeye, duck breast, entrecôte
• 🍲 Mediterranean slow-cooked dishes: lamb tagine, Provençal stew, osso buco
• 🧀 Characterful cheeses: Roquefort, Tomme des Pyrénées, aged Comté
• 🌶 Spicy dishes: grilled eggplant, artisanal charcuterie, confit vegetables

🫗 Serving Advice

• Serving temperature: 16–18°C
• Decanting: Yes, recommended for 1 hour
• Opening time: 45 minutes to 1 hour before tasting

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Already expressive, this Ars Magirica 2021 will evolve in the cellar through 2033, gaining roundness and complexity.

🏰 About the Domaine

The De Boel family crafts demanding and rare cuvées, combining Burgundian precision with southern intensity. Ars Magirica, a nod to “the art of cooking” in Latin, is a tribute to careful blending, precise harvesting and measured ageing. A wine that is both flavorful and structured—ideal for grand feasts and those who seek confidential cuvées.