Les Aspres by Domaine Pierre Cros

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 14 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs14 yrs16 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: eucalyptus, cedar, ripe black fruit, vanilla

Palate: dark berry, spice, cedar, structured tannin

Pure Syrah of Domaine Pierre Cros aged 18 months in barrel; intense ripe fruit transporting through eucalyptus and cedar with delicate vanilla notes. Coup de Coeur Hachette seven times.

What it pairs with

Roast beef with bordelaise sauce
Syrah's cedar and structure carry the deep beef and red wine reduction.
Smoked brisket
Eucalyptus and ripe fruit match the smoky meat.
Aged sheep cheese
Hard-cheese richness contrasts the wine's cedar and vanilla.

History

Les Aspres is the pure Syrah cuvée of Domaine Pierre Cros, awarded the Coup de Coeur (heart's choice) from the prestigious Guide Hachette seven times in twenty years.

2000: First vintage of Les Aspres
2022: Most recent Coup de Coeur Hachette award

Facts

Producer: Domaine Pierre Cros · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah (100%)
Classification: AOC Minervois
Oak: 18 months in French oak barriques
ABV: 14.5%
Price: EUR 24-36 at retail
Drinking window: 4-14 from vintage
First vintage: 2000
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Les Aspres

What does Pierre Cros Les Aspres taste like?

Eucalyptus, cedar, ripe black fruit and vanilla on the nose; dark berry, spice, cedar and structured tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins and a long finish.

When should I drink Pierre Cros Les Aspres?

Drink between 4 and 14 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 90 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 7-11 years.

What grapes are in Les Aspres?

One hundred percent Syrah aged 18 months in French oak barriques. Coup de Coeur Guide Hachette seven times.

What food pairs with Pierre Cros Les Aspres?

Roast beef with bordelaise sauce is the canonical pairing; Syrah's cedar and structure carry the deep beef and red-wine reduction. Smoked brisket and aged sheep cheese are equally strong matches.

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