L’O de la vie - Minervois Cazelles - 2021 - Domaine Anne Gros & Jean-Paul Tollot - 0,75L

An elegant and precise red wine, reflecting the union of Burgundian savoir-faire and the Languedoc terroir.

📋 Characteristics

Appellation: Minervois
Grape Variety: 100% Syrah
Vintage: 2021
Certification: Sustainable practices (not certified)
Terroir: “Ruisseau de la Vie” parcel, with clay-limestone soils in Cazelles, benefitting from a favourable exposure
Vinification & Ageing: Manual harvest, Burgundian-style vinification, aged in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness and purity of fruit
Alcohol: 14%

🍇 Tasting Notes

Appearance: Deep red with purple highlights
Nose: Fresh and aromatic, with wild blackberry, notes of burnt wood, soot and grilled bacon
Palate: Savoury attack, rich and powerful with suave tannins and ripe grapes
Finish: Elegant and persistent, marked by a harmony of power and finesse

🍴 Food Pairings

• Beef Bourguignon
• Herb-roasted chicken
• Mixed grilled meat skewers

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Enjoy now for its freshness and fruitiness, or cellar until 2030 to develop more complex aromas and an even silkier texture.

🏰 About the Domaine Anne Gros & Jean-Paul Tollot

Located in Cazelles in the Minervois, the Domaine Anne Gros & Jean-Paul Tollot was born from the partnership of two renowned Burgundian winemakers. Anne Gros, an emblematic figure of Vosne-Romanée, and her husband Jean-Paul Tollot, from Domaine Tollot-Beaut in Côte de Beaune, have combined their expertise to reveal the potential of Languedoc terroirs. Their wines stand out for their finesse and precision, qualities rarely associated with southern French reds, reflecting a meticulous and respectful approach to vine and wine.