Mas de Lavail, Initiale 2022
Mas de Lavail, Initiale 2022
Price: 32,00€
DESCRIPTION
From Mas de Lavail, awarded Roussillon Winemaker of the Year 2026 by the Guide Hachette, this Initiale 2022 reflects the excellence of an exceptional terroir in Maury, in the Pyrénées-Orientales. Farmed organically out of a deep passion for the land, this cuvée won over the Hachette jury with its unique personality.
Tasting notes: On the nose, an expressive and intense bouquet reveals aromas of menthol, cocoa, balsamic notes and stewed dark fruits. On the palate, velvety tannins combine with a beautiful freshness to create a truly memorable wine. Rich, complex and perfectly structured, this Roussillon red expresses the full generosity of the Maury terroir.
Food pairings: Sublime with duck breast with figs, a herb-crusted roast beef or a traditional cassoulet.
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
France
Languedoc-Roussillon is one of France's largest wine-growing regions, situated on the border with Spain. Its vast size is matched by a remarkable diversity of soils and terroirs, all bathed in a warm, sunny Mediterranean climate that is particularly favorable to vine-growing. This richness is also reflected in the grape varieties grown, ranging from Cabernet Sauvignon to Carignan for the reds, or Grenache Blanc to Bourboulenc for the whites, but Roussillon in particular is also distinguished by a historic and deeply local specialty: vins doux naturels (VDN). Made from grape varieties such as Grenache, Macabeu or Muscat, these wines are mutated with alcohol during fermentation to retain some of their natural sugars. Emblematic appellations such as Banyuls, Maury, Rivesaltes and Muscat de Rivesaltes offer an incredible range of styles, from the fruitiest to the most oxidative, perfect as aperitifs or with cheeses and desserts.
Recommended for you:
Very true to the house style. Generous but not excessive.
