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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: wild red fruit, garrigue, smoke, herbs
Palate: red fruit, savoury, rustic tannin, salt
Field blend of nearly-forgotten Occitan varieties - Alicante (1927), Aramon (1930), Piquepoul Noir (1910), Carignan (1910); a manifesto for the region's heritage grapes.
What it pairs with
- Saucisson sec and bread Old Occitan varieties paired with old Occitan charcuterie tradition.More wines for sausages →
- Aubergine caponata The wine's wild fruit and herbs match the southern French vegetable stew.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Grilled mackerel with herbs Rustic structure and salt finish meet oily fish.More wines for fish →
History
Les Mal Aimes (the unloved ones) is Pierre Cros' manifesto for the forgotten Occitan grape varieties: Alicante 1927, Aramon 1930, Piquepoul Noir 1910, Carignan 1910. A statement on viticultural heritage.
- 1910Piquepoul Noir and Carignan parcels planted
- 1927Alicante Bouschet parcel planted
- 2005First vintage of Les Mal Aimes from the heritage varieties
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Pierre Cros · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Alicante Bouschet, Carignan, Aramon, Piquepoul Noir
- Classification
- IGP Aude
- Oak
- concrete tanks and used barriques
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 20-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Les Mal Aimes
What does Pierre Cros Les Mal Aimes taste like?
Wild red fruit, garrigue, smoke and herbs on the nose; red fruit, savoury notes, rustic tannin and salt on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium tannins and a medium finish.
When should I drink Pierre Cros Les Mal Aimes?
Drink between 3 and 10 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-45 minutes in carafe; the wine reaches its peak at 4-6 years.
What grapes are in Les Mal Aimes?
A field blend of nearly-forgotten Occitan varieties: Alicante Bouschet (1927), Aramon (1930), Piquepoul Noir (1910), and Carignan (1910). A manifesto for the region's heritage.
What food pairs with Pierre Cros Les Mal Aimes?
Saucisson sec and bread is the canonical pairing; old Occitan varieties paired with old Occitan charcuterie. Aubergine caponata and grilled mackerel with herbs are equally strong matches.
Tags
alicante bouschet
aramon
carignan
dry
field blend
medium acid
medium body
medium tannin
medium term
mood funky
mood rustic
occasion dinner party
occasion weeknight
old vines
old world
pairs with charcuterie
pairs with oily fish
pairs with vegetable forward
piquepoul noir
price trade up
still red
vegan
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