D118
IGP Cité de Carcassonne Red
HISTORY
Quillan, Couiza, Alet-les-Bains, Cournanel, Limoux, Pieusse, Cépie, Pomas, Rouffiac d’Aude, Preixan, Maquens, Carcassonne. The Department route 118 passes through all of these towns and villages.
The D118 route, linking our vineyards from the Pyrenees to Carcassonne along the banks of the Aude river, is part of our history.
VINEYARD
Our vines are planted on limestone and clay soils, between Rouffiac d’Aude and Preixan, in view of the medieval Cité of Carcassonne.
GRAPE VARIETIES
Merlot, Marselan, Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon.
VINIFICATION
Each variety is vinified separately in a traditional manner. The wines are then blended.
TASTING NOTES
D118 is bright red in colour with fresh red fruit on the nose. Full bodied on the palate, rich with ripe fruit, elegant and well balanced. The aromas of red berry fruit return with a suggestion of pear or cherry brandy.
FOOD PAIRING
D118 will be a perfect companion for a rare beef tartare, a duck’s breast or grilled poultry. It will also be surprising with stone grilled Mediterranean red mullet.
