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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: black raspberry, blackberry, peppered herbs, garrigue
Palate: black fruit, cardamom, black pepper, ripe plum
Full-bodied traditional Corbieres blend of the appellation's three primary grapes; black raspberry and garrigue with a textured, mouth-filling palate.
What it pairs with
- Wood-fired pizza with sausage The wine's spice and ripe fruit match the sausage-and-tomato base.More wines for sausages →
- Grilled lamb chops Cuvee Classique's structure and herb register carry the lamb.More wines for lamb →
- Saucisson board Carignan and Languedoc charcuterie is a classic match.More wines for sausages →
History
Cuvee Classique is the estate Corbieres of Ollieux Romanis, a traditional Carignan-Grenache-Syrah blend with little or no oak. Designed to express the estate's terroir directly.
- 2005Cuvee Classique launched in current form
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau Ollieux Romanis · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Carignan (40%), Grenache (30%), Syrah (30%)
- Classification
- AOC Corbieres
- Oak
- concrete tanks and used foudres; little or no new oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 12-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Cuvee Classique
What does Ollieux Romanis Cuvee Classique taste like?
Black raspberry, blackberry, peppered herbs and garrigue on the nose; black fruit, cardamom, black pepper and ripe plum on the palate. Full-bodied with medium tannins and a medium finish.
When should I drink Ollieux Romanis Cuvee Classique?
Drink between 2 and 7 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30 minutes in carafe; the wine reaches its peak at 4-5 years.
What grapes are in Cuvee Classique?
A traditional Corbieres blend of the appellation's three primary grapes: 40 percent Carignan, 30 percent Grenache and 30 percent Syrah.
What food pairs with Ollieux Romanis Cuvee Classique?
Wood-fired pizza with sausage is the canonical pairing; the wine's spice and ripe fruit match the sausage-and-tomato base. Grilled lamb chops and a saucisson board are equally strong matches.
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