In the glass
Aroma: fresh red fruit, candied plum, nutmeg, cinnamon
Palate: plum, vanilla, warm spice, fine supple tannin
Old-vine pure Carignan from 1905-planted vines at Domaine Pierre Cros; fine and supple with candied plum, nutmeg, vanilla and cinnamon.
What it pairs with
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Daube of beef with olives
Carignan's plum-and-spice profile matches the Provencal classic. -
Charcuterie
Old-vine Carignan and Languedoc charcuterie - canonical Minervois pairing. -
Roast pork with apple
The wine's nutmeg-cinnamon palate complements pork with apple.
History
Vieilles Vignes of Domaine Pierre Cros is made from Carignan from vines planted in 1905 - over 120 years old. Pierre Cros, an ex-rugby player, is known as the 'King of Concentration' for his full-bodied wines.
- 1905 — Vineyard parcel planted with Carignan
- 1995 — First vintage of Vieilles Vignes from the 1905 vines
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Pierre Cros
- Grapes
- Carignan (100%)
- Classification
- AOC Minervois
- Oak
- 12-14 months in foudres and used barriques
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 18-26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Vieilles Vignes
What does Pierre Cros Vieilles Vignes taste like?
Fresh red fruit, candied plum, nutmeg and cinnamon on the nose; plum, vanilla, warm spice and fine supple tannin on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium tannins and a long finish.
When should I drink Pierre Cros Vieilles Vignes?
Drink between 3 and 12 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 60 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 6-9 years.
What grapes are in Vieilles Vignes?
One hundred percent Carignan from vines planted in 1905 - over 120 years old at Domaine Pierre Cros.
What food pairs with Pierre Cros Vieilles Vignes?
Daube of beef with olives is the canonical pairing; Carignan's plum-and-spice profile matches the Provencal classic. Charcuterie and roast pork with apple are equally strong matches.