Nobilis by Chateau d'Oupia

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 14 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs14 yrs16 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark cherry, graphite, garrigue, fine grain oak

Palate: black fruit, wild herbs, elegant tannin, long warm finish

Sister premium cuvée to Cuvee des Barons at Chateau d'Oupia, sharing the same Syrah-Carignan blend from old-vine best plots with extended barrique ageing.

What it pairs with

Roast saddle of venison
Nobilis' structure and graphite note match delicate game.
Cassoulet de Castelnaudary
The Languedoc classic with the region's premium Minervois.
Aged hard cheese (Comte)
Hard-cheese nuttiness contrasts the wine's wild herbs.

History

Nobilis is the sister premium cuvée to Cuvee des Barons at Chateau d'Oupia, sharing the same Syrah-Carignan composition and barrique ageing but from a different selection of old-vine plots.

1998: First vintage of Nobilis

Facts

Producer: Chateau d'Oupia · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah (60%), Carignan (40%)
Classification: AOC Minervois
Oak: 20 months in Bordeaux barriques
ABV: 14.0%
Price: EUR 20-30 at retail
Drinking window: 5-14 from vintage
First vintage: 1998
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Nobilis

What does Chateau d'Oupia Nobilis taste like?

Dark cherry, graphite, garrigue and fine-grain oak on the nose; black fruit, wild herbs, elegant tannin and a long warm finish on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins.

When should I drink Chateau d'Oupia Nobilis?

Drink between 5 and 14 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 90 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 8-11 years.

What grapes are in Nobilis?

Sixty percent Syrah and 40 percent Carignan from a selection of old-vine best plots, aged 20 months in Bordeaux barriques - same composition as Cuvee des Barons.

What food pairs with Chateau d'Oupia Nobilis?

Roast saddle of venison is the canonical pairing; Nobilis' structure and graphite note match delicate game. Cassoulet and aged Comte are equally strong matches.

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