France
Languedoc-Roussillon
Opimian Select Plus, 2018
Lot
2002
Grape Variety
Producer
Katie Jones Rouge, Vin de France
Katie Jones Red is a wine with restraint; brambly fruit on the nose follows through onto the palate. It is light- to medium-bodied and supple with a velvety mid-palate and some grip on the finish. A blend of 80% Grenache with 20% Syrah.
Fitou Cuvee Herbarium Domaine Jean-Marc Astruc AOP
Aromas reminiscent of the wild scrub in spring and summer – lavender, wild herbs and blueberries – are all present. This is a light- to mediumbodied Fitou with fresh tangy fruit flavours and a powdery cocoa finish made by Katie’s husband, JeanMarc Astruc, who comes from a traditional winemaking family in Tuchan. Grapes for this came from three sites: Puy de la Gardie, a hillside with clay and limestone soils; Les Rouires, in the valley on colluvial and schist soils; and La Tuilerie, in the valley on clay and limestone. This new range of wines was inspired by the numerous wildflowers and herbs found in vineyards around Fitou including wild rosemary, lavender and olive.
Domaine Jones Grenache Noir Vieilles Vignes IGP Cotes Catalanes
90-year-old Grenache vines are planted on black slate soils near the village of Maury, a short drive south-west of Tuchan. The vineyard has breathtaking views and is overlooked by Quéribus Castle, perched like an eagle’s nest at the top of a crag. A refuge for the Cathars during their persecution, Quéribus was the last bastion in the region to fall to French crusaders in 1255 to become part of the Kingdom of France. The historic spot is where Katie started Domaine Jones, purchasing her first plot of 8,000 vines. Her 2018 is deep in colour; raspberry aromas are nicely complemented by an herbal green leaf edge. On the palate, it is a rich, mouth-filling wine, smooth with flavours of raspberries, cherries and chocolate. It is dense and full-bodied yet supple with lingering appeal.
Katie Jones Red is a wine with restraint; brambly fruit on the nose follows through onto the palate. It is light- to medium-bodied and supple with a velvety mid-palate and some grip on the finish. A blend of 80% Grenache with 20% Syrah.
Fitou Cuvee Herbarium Domaine Jean-Marc Astruc AOP
Aromas reminiscent of the wild scrub in spring and summer – lavender, wild herbs and blueberries – are all present. This is a light- to mediumbodied Fitou with fresh tangy fruit flavours and a powdery cocoa finish made by Katie’s husband, JeanMarc Astruc, who comes from a traditional winemaking family in Tuchan. Grapes for this came from three sites: Puy de la Gardie, a hillside with clay and limestone soils; Les Rouires, in the valley on colluvial and schist soils; and La Tuilerie, in the valley on clay and limestone. This new range of wines was inspired by the numerous wildflowers and herbs found in vineyards around Fitou including wild rosemary, lavender and olive.
Domaine Jones Grenache Noir Vieilles Vignes IGP Cotes Catalanes
90-year-old Grenache vines are planted on black slate soils near the village of Maury, a short drive south-west of Tuchan. The vineyard has breathtaking views and is overlooked by Quéribus Castle, perched like an eagle’s nest at the top of a crag. A refuge for the Cathars during their persecution, Quéribus was the last bastion in the region to fall to French crusaders in 1255 to become part of the Kingdom of France. The historic spot is where Katie started Domaine Jones, purchasing her first plot of 8,000 vines. Her 2018 is deep in colour; raspberry aromas are nicely complemented by an herbal green leaf edge. On the palate, it is a rich, mouth-filling wine, smooth with flavours of raspberries, cherries and chocolate. It is dense and full-bodied yet supple with lingering appeal.
750ml
6
14%
Brambles
Succulent fruits, velvet texture
Lentil stew with dried fruits