Les Mal Aimes by Domaine Pierre Cros

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknone or neutral

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 acidityDryMedium finish

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.
Aubergine caponata
The wine's wild fruit and herbs match the southern French vegetable stew.
Grilled mackerel with herbs
Rustic structure and salt finish meet oily 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.

1910: Piquepoul Noir and Carignan parcels planted
1927: Alicante Bouschet parcel planted
2005: First 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.

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