L'O DE LA VIE

2015 Minervois Domaine Anne Gros et Jean-Paul Tollot

Grapes Grenache, Syrah
Colour Red
Origin France, Languedoc-Roussillon
Sub-district Minervois
ABV 14%

Vineyards are located in Cazelles, just north of Carcassonne and in the shadow of the Montagne Noir, in the hills where temperatures are cooler and terroir varied. The higher elevation—interestingly, the exact same elevation as in Vosne-Romanée—allows for grapes to ripen slowly, preserving their natural acidity and keeping alcohol in the finished wines moderate. One particular highlight of the estate is a walled plot of 100-year-old Carignan vines. Vines are cared for according to “lutte raisonée” principles, following organic practices and avoiding chemical treatments as much as possible. Grapes are harvested by hand and fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks. Wines are aged, depending on the cru, in a combination of tank and older French oak barrique. Winemaker's notes (Jul 2017)


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The 2015 Minervois l'O de la Vie is another pretty, elegant and lively effort and is made from 80% Syrah and 20% Grenache aged 80% in stainless steel and 20% in barrels. Notes of violets, plums, cassis and even a hint of mint all emerge from this medium-bodied, impeccably balanced beauty that’s perfect for drinking over the coming 4-5 years as well. Drinking range: 2017 - 2022 Rating: 90 Jeb Dunnuck - www.robertparker.com (Apr 2017)

Domaine Anne Gros et Jean-Paul Tollot

Anne Gros and Jean-Paul Tollot (Domaine Tollot-Beaut) have taken over some wonderful vineyards in the Minervois, and brought Burgundian savoir-faire to an area which all too often produces sweet or leaden-footed lumpen wines. These wines have a style of lively freshness which is so uncommon anywhere in Languedoc-Roussillon. We were bowled over by their drinkability, and feel they offer so much in terms of character and flavour, while remaining easy to approach, mineral and light of touch. Click here to read Jancis Robinson's article: A Burgundian in the Languedoc.

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