Jean Cassignol

AOC Fitou rouge – Organic wine from the Corbieres

30,00€

This wine is a tribute to my grandfather, Jean Cassignol, and my son, Jean. First of all, Jean Cassignol, my grandfather. After a 20-year military career, he set up as a general practitioner in Villeneuve-les-Corbières, his native village, in the family home. He divided his time between his patients and his vineyards. He left a lasting impression on my early years. Jean Cassignol is also my eldest son, a ruby enthusiast and 2^nd row, a real quiet force. Powerful and expressive, this wine reflects both the past and the future of our family, combining tradition and innovation.

Growing & winemaking

Terroir : schist slopes
Cépages : carignan, grenache noir and syrah
Average age of vines : 75 years
Harvest : by hand
Yield : 20 hl /Ha
Vinification : intégrale pendant 20 mois dans des barriques neuves de chêne français, chauffe moyenne, grains fins.
Ageing : 20 months in new barrels

Tasting

Nose : an expressive nose of candied fruit, prunes and a hint of spice.
Palate : round on the palate with soft tannins.
Serving temperature : 16°C, decant to release all the aromas.
Food and wine pairing : powerful and expressive with its notes of candied fruit and spices, this wine finds its balance with a long-simmered beef stew. The richness of the dish, with its deep, slightly spicy flavours, blends with the roundness and structure of the wine, offering a comforting, flavoursome taste experience.
Awards : 89/100 Wine Enthusiast (2019 vintage)

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1924

AOC Fitou rouge

Red blend wine, Carignan and grenache Noir. Aged for 20 months in amphora. Structured, rich, and complex wine, with deep notes of black fruits and earth.

Jean Cassignol

AOC Fitou rouge

Red blend wine, Carignan, grenache noir, and syrah. Aged for 20 months in new oak barrels. Expressive nose of candied fruits, prunes, with a hint of spices. Round mouthfeel with soft tannins.