Domaine d'Aupilhac "Les Cocalieres" red 2022

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Domaine d'Aupilhac Languedoc Montpeyroux Cocalières red 2022

Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2026 (August 2025): 94/100. Stunning Cocalières red 2022 not to be missed

Guide RVF des Meilleurs Vins de France 2026 (August 2025): 95/100. The great cuvées in 2022 are deep, sensual, magical: Les Cocalières is still holding onto its freshness.Decant for an essential aeration of at least fifteen minutes!

La Revue du Vin de France (Caroline Furstoss, May 2024, about the terroir of Cocalières) In the Languedoc region, there exists a rich and varied geological palette, still little exploited by the estates. While winemakers practiced blends of terroirs in the 2000s, most are now seeking the expression of a subsoil, a topology, or a microclimate, like the parcel of Cocalières (domaine d'Aupilhac), planted to the north on limestone with traces of basalt left by an ancient volcano. This results in a cuvée with a taste and texture quite different from wines coming from the village of Montpeyroux.

Technical sheet written by the domaine:

Text from the back label: "A wine with enchanting aromas of rosemary, thyme, and small red fruits. On the palate, its smoothness and long, mineral finish express its terroir composed of volcanic dust and limestone."

Grapes: Syrah 40%, Grenache 30%, Mourvèdre 30%

Soil: Optimization of all controllable parameters for a great red wine, a model of balance and delicacy with a fresh and spicy length. High-altitude vineyard amidst garrigues, this terroir with significant day/night temperature variations hosts Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah.

Vinification: Maceration with trapping.

Aging: 18 months in large casks and barrels.

Tasting: Thanks to the altitude and exposure that slow the ripening of the grapes, this wine retains great freshness with aromas of red fruits, spices, garrigues, and truffle after 5 years of aging.

Food Pairings: This wine can be enjoyed as an aperitif due to its fruitiness and silky, long texture. It can also pair well with guinea fowl, squab accompanied by mushrooms, or with duck breast with figs.