Atal Sia by Chateau Ollieux Romanis

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, garrigue, spice, graphite

Palate: dark berry, wild herbs, warm spice, fine grain tannin

High-end Corbieres-Boutenac of Ollieux Romanis from manually-harvested grapes; Carignan-led with Grenache and Mourvedre, structured for long ageing.

What it pairs with

Slow-roasted leg of lamb
Carignan-led depth and warm spice carry the lamb.
Beef daube with olives
The wine's garrigue notes and structure match the Provencal classic.
Aged Manchego or Comte
Hard-cheese nuttiness contrasts the wine's dark fruit and graphite.

History

Atal Sia is the top cuvée of Chateau Ollieux Romanis, manually harvested from the estate's old-vine parcels. Spans the Corbieres-Boutenac cru appellation; the estate is undergoing full organic conversion with no herbicides or pesticides since the late 1990s.

2010: First vintage of Atal Sia
2005: Corbieres-Boutenac AOC granted cru status

Facts

Producer: Chateau Ollieux Romanis · visiting guide
Grapes: Carignan (45%), Grenache (35%), Mourvedre (20%)
Classification: AOC Corbieres-Boutenac
Oak: 18 months in French oak barriques
ABV: 14.5%
Price: EUR 35-55 at retail
Drinking window: 5-15 from vintage
First vintage: 2010
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Atal Sia

What does Ollieux Romanis Atal Sia taste like?

Black cherry, garrigue, spice and graphite on the nose; dark berry, wild herbs, warm spice and fine-grain tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins, medium acidity and a long finish.

When should I drink Ollieux Romanis Atal Sia?

Drink between 5 and 15 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 90 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 8-12 years.

What grapes are in Atal Sia?

Forty-five percent Carignan, 35 percent Grenache and 20 percent Mourvedre. Manually harvested from old-vine parcels in Corbieres-Boutenac.

What food pairs with Ollieux Romanis Atal Sia?

Slow-roasted leg of lamb is the canonical pairing; Carignan-led depth and warm spice carry the lamb. Beef daube with olives and aged Manchego are equally strong matches.

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