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Corbières Rouge, Les Mains sur les Hanches, Organic, Domaine Sainte Marie des Crozes

A wine that gained its name from the winemaker's habit of putting her hands on her hips whilst considering the merits of each tank. A blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah harvested from low-yielding vines that are about 60 years old and grown on limestone and chalk, these are gently crushed and barrel-fermented. It has a spicy morello cherry nose with notes of coffee and nutmeg the palate is powerful and balanced with freshness on the finish.

Product code: 28378

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Corbières Rouge, Les Mains sur les Hanches, Organic, Domaine Sainte Marie des Crozes

Details

Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Vintage: 2017
Producer: Sainte Marie Des Crozes
Primary grape: Grenache/Garnacha
Secondary grape: Shiraz/Syrah
Bottle size: 75cl
List price: £13.61
Code: 28378

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Expression

Oaked, intense, concentrated reds

Full-flavoured and mature cheeses e.g. Cheddar, Cheshire, Edam, Gouda. Manchego, parmesan, Pont l’Évêque
Bay leaf, black pepper, chives, mint, nutmeg, rosemary, thyme
Grilled, roasted, seared, braised game: boar, duck, grouse, pheasant, venison. Beef, lamb
Full-flavoured cream- or cheese-based sauces e.g. parmesan. Intense wild mushroom, casserole or jus sauces
Some good combinations are possible with spicy foods but careful experimentation is required
Usually vegetables will be supporting a full-flavoured meat or dominating sauce. Hearty lentil dishes. Rich, wild mushroom dishes

About the Wine

This organic red wine from Sainte Marie Des Crozes in Languedoc-Roussillon. Juicy, ripe and rich, perfect with spicy lamb, rich venison or opulently flavoured beef dishes. Formed from primarily Grenache/Garnacha grapes, this wine is ethically produced, vegan and vegetarian friendly. You shouldn't find this wine anywhere else, it is exclusive to Matthew Clark. Supplied by Saint Marie des Crozes.

Shiraz/Syrah

Shee-rahz / See-rah

The same grape variety, often referred to as Syrah, Old World and Shiraz, New World. It produces deep concentrated wines, full in body, alcohol and tannin. Deep almost opaque purple colour, loads of black fruit and pepper flavours and aromas. When it develops, or is of high quality it often shows notes of leather, spice, smoke and mint.

Flavours:

Black Plum
Blueberry
Green Peppercorn
Milk Chocolate
Tobacco

Grenache/Garnacha

Gray-NAHSH / Ga'rr-NAH-cha

This is a sweet thin skinned grape that gives wine that is high in alcohol and full bodied, but light in colour and tannins. It's often used in blends and responds well to oak ageing.

Flavours:

Leather
Plum
Raspberry
Strawberry
White Pepper

The Country

France

Most of France enjoyed a long, glorious warm summer, which set wineries up for a great 2018 vintage. A welcome relief from the previous one which was the smallest since World War II.

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