Pinot Noir Haute Vallée de l'Aude by Domaine de Mouscaillo

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

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.
Mushroom risotto
Fresh herbs and red fruit find depth in earthy mushrooms.
Aged Comté
Long finish and rose petal aromatics complement Comté's nutty crystals.

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.

2008: First 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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