Magneric by Domaine Sainte Croix

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark cherry, garrigue, leather, warm spice

Palate: black fruit, wild herbs, savoury, structured tannin

Top Corbieres cuvée of Domaine Sainte Croix made from old-vine Carignan, Grenache and Syrah; built for long ageing with depth and savoury core.

What it pairs with

Roast venison with juniper
Magneric's structure and warm spice match delicate game.
Beef daube Provencale
The wine's depth and tannin meets slow-braised olives and beef.
Aged sheep cheese
Salt-and-nut sheep cheese contrasts the wine's savoury depth.

History

Magneric is the top Corbieres of Domaine Sainte Croix, built on old-vine Carignan from the highest-quality parcels of the Bowens' Fraisse-des-Corbieres vineyards.

2008: First vintage of Magneric

Facts

Producer: Domaine Sainte Croix · visiting guide
Grapes: Carignan, Grenache, Syrah
Classification: AOC Corbieres
Oak: 16-18 months in barriques and foudres
ABV: 14.5%
Price: EUR 28-42 at retail
Drinking window: 5-15 from vintage
First vintage: 2008
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Magneric

What does Sainte Croix Magneric taste like?

Dark cherry, garrigue, leather and warm spice on the nose; black fruit, wild herbs, savoury notes and structured tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins and a long finish.

When should I drink Sainte Croix Magneric?

Drink between 5 and 15 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 90 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 8-12 years.

What grapes are in Magneric?

Carignan, Grenache and Syrah from old-vine parcels - the top cuvée of Domaine Sainte Croix.

What food pairs with Sainte Croix Magneric?

Roast venison with juniper is the canonical pairing; Magneric's structure and warm spice match delicate game. Beef daube Provencale and aged sheep cheese are equally strong matches.

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