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
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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
- 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.