Carra by Château de Lascaux

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: blackcurrant, black olive, garrigue, violet

Palate: black cherry, thyme, graphite, fine-grained tannin

Syrah-Grenache from Lascaux's calcareous Pic Saint-Loup plots. Carra (the pre-Roman word for stone) honours the limestone underfoot.

What it pairs with

Roast leg of lamb with herbes de Provence
Garrigue and thyme in the wine mirror the herbs; firm tannins meet the lamb's fat.
Wild mushroom risotto
Black olive and graphite notes find depth in earthy mushrooms.
Pélardon goat cheese with honey
Fine-grained tannin and violet aromatics balance the goat cheese's tang.

History

Carra is named for the pre-Roman word for stone and honours the calcareous limestone of the Lascaux terroir. Pic Saint-Loup Syrah-Grenache aged twelve months in barrel.

2005: First vintage of Carra released

Facts

Producer: Château de Lascaux · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah, Grenache
Classification: AOC Pic Saint-Loup
Oak: Aged 12 months in French oak barrels, primarily used
ABV: 14.0%
Price: €18-25 at retail
Drinking window: 3-10 from vintage
First vintage: 2005
Organic: ECOCERT
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Carra

What does Carra taste like?

Blackcurrant, black olive, garrigue and violet on the nose; black cherry, thyme, graphite and fine-grained tannin on the palate. Medium-bodied with a long finish.

When should I drink Carra?

Drink between 3 and 10 years from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 45-60 minutes of decanting.

What food pairs with Carra?

Roast leg of lamb with herbes de Provence is the canonical pairing; wild mushroom risotto and Pélardon goat cheese with honey also work well.

What classification does Carra have?

AOC Pic Saint-Loup, the cru-level appellation within the Languedoc covering the limestone ridge north of Montpellier.

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