AC Corbières Rouge 1999 - Terroir of Lézignan

Grape varieties	40 % Carignan Noir 30 % Grenache Noir 30 % Syrah
Soil type	Calcareous clay
Yield	40 à 50 hectolitres per hectare
Vinification method	Carbonic maceration, 15 days. After fermentation, one-third of the wine is aged in new oak barrels and two-thirds in one season-old barrels.
Tasting notes	• Appearance: brilliant purple colour with cherry tints. • Bouquet: initially oaky and strongly vanilla, evolves to a complex nose of earth and ripe black fruits with notes of spice and dried herbs. • Palate: full and generous palate with a fine structure going to a long and superbly balanced, spicy finish.
Serving temperature	18° C
Food match	White meats in sauce Red meats Game birds (pheasant, woodcock) Blue cheese
Aging potential	2 -5 years

Château Ayraud 1999

Noté
16/20
dans le
Guide
Fleurus
des Vins
2002

Château Ayraud 1998

Noté 87
dans le
Guide
Parker
des Vins
de France