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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, raspberry, rose petal, fresh herbs
Palate: cherry, redcurrant, supple tannin, long finish
Single-varietal Pinot Noir from Mouscaillo. Combines Languedoc strength with Pinot Noir freshness; ages well for years.
What it pairs with
- Duck breast with cherry sauce Cherry aromatics in the wine echo the sauce; supple tannin handles duck fat.More wines for duck breast →
- Mushroom risotto Fresh herbs and red fruit find depth in earthy mushrooms.More wines for risotto →
- Aged Comté Long finish and rose petal aromatics complement Comté's nutty crystals.More wines for aged hard cheese →
History
One hectare of Pinot Noir is planted alongside Mouscaillo's Chardonnay at Roquetaillade. The cooler altitude of the Pyrenees foothills makes Pinot Noir viable in the Aude - bottled as IGP Haute Vallée de l'Aude.
- 2008First Pinot Noir vintage released as estate red
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de Mouscaillo · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- IGP Haute Vallée de l'Aude
- Oak
- Aged in French oak; partial new wood
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €22-32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Pinot Noir Haute Vallée de l'Aude
What does Mouscaillo Pinot Noir taste like?
Red cherry, raspberry, rose petal and fresh herbs on the nose; cherry, redcurrant, supple tannin and a long finish on the palate. Medium-bodied.
When should I drink Mouscaillo Pinot Noir?
Drink between 3 and 10 years from vintage at 14-16 degrees Celsius. The Pinot ages well without risk for years.
What food pairs with Mouscaillo Pinot Noir?
Duck breast with cherry sauce is the canonical match; mushroom risotto and aged Comté also work well.
Where is Mouscaillo Pinot Noir made?
At Mouscaillo's Roquetaillade vineyard in the foothills of the Pyrenees; bottled as IGP Haute Vallée de l'Aude.
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