Cuvee Andrea by Domaine du Petit Causse

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: vanilla, warm spice, dark fruit, garrigue

Palate: dark berry, vanilla, warm spice, fine tannin

Premium Minervois-La Liviniere cuvée of Domaine du Petit Causse in Felines-Minervois; delicately vanilla-and-toasted aromas with structured Mediterranean fruit.

What it pairs with

Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic
The wine's garrigue notes echo herb-roasted lamb.
Slow-braised beef cheeks
Vanilla and warm spice match slow-cooked beef.
Aged hard cheese
Hard-cheese nuttiness contrasts the wine's vanilla.

History

Cuvee Andrea is the prestige Minervois-La Liviniere of Domaine du Petit Causse in Felines-Minervois; aged in barrique with delicately vanilla-and-toasted aromas.

2000: First vintage of Cuvee Andrea

Facts

Producer: Domaine du Petit Causse · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre
Classification: AOC Minervois-La Liviniere
Oak: 12-14 months in barriques
ABV: 14.0%
Price: EUR 20-30 at retail
Drinking window: 4-12 from vintage
First vintage: 2000
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Cuvee Andrea

What does Domaine du Petit Causse Cuvee Andrea taste like?

Vanilla, warm spice, dark fruit and garrigue on the nose; dark berry, vanilla, warm spice and fine tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with medium tannins and a long finish.

When should I drink Domaine du Petit Causse Cuvee Andrea?

Drink between 4 and 12 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 60-90 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 6-9 years.

What grapes are in Cuvee Andrea?

A Minervois-La Liviniere blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre, aged in barrique.

What food pairs with Domaine du Petit Causse Cuvee Andrea?

Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic is the canonical pairing; the wine's garrigue notes echo herb-roasted lamb. Slow-braised beef cheeks and aged hard cheese are equally strong matches.

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