CARRA
Carra Red
AOC Pic Saint-Loup
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Plot selection : The vines are located on the Pic Saint-Loup appellation. They are planted on a soil resulting from the breakdown of calcareous rocks of the Quaternary period (Jurassic limestone, harder and older).
Winemaking and Aging : Traditional winemaking process with 3 to 4 weeks maceration in concrete tanks and conical trunk tanks. Aging in concrete tanks for 10 months minimum.
Tasting : This wine has a deep, red colour with purple highlights. In the nose we have a bright, very aromatic nose, which develops with notes of liquorice and blackcurrant. A mouth with a beautiful volume, expressive. The
tannins are supple and melted. Notes of red fruits, blackberries, black olive. A peppery finish.
Aging potential : 5 to 7 years.
Serving temperature: 14-16°C
Pairing : Provençal-style vegetables, lamb tagine. Rack of lamb with rosemary. Daube. Tapas. Assortments of cheeses. For dessert, Vacherin.
Designation : Carra Red 2022
Brand : Château de Lascaux
Appellation : AOC Pic Saint-Loup
Colour : Red
Région : Languedoc (France)
Grape varieties : Syrah (60%), Grenache (30%), Mourvèdre (10%)
Alcohol by Vol. : 14% Alc./Vol.
James Suckling : 92 points
DWWA 2023 : Bronze 89 points
Jancis Robinson : 17/20
Jeb Dunnuck : 89 points
Perswijn : 16/20
Bettane & Desseauve 2024 : 91/100
Decanter : 91 points "
60% Syrah
30% Grenache
10% Mourvèdre
Grape varieties60% Syrah
30% Grenache
10% Mourvèdre
AgingAging in concrete tanks for 10 months minimum.
TastingAromas of red and black fruits with spicy and liquorice overtones : the spontaneous expression of the Pic Saint-Loup !
