Domaine de L’Ostal
Estibals

AOC Minervois

It takes its name from one of the domaine's finest parcels... ''Estibals''. Domaine de L'Ostal Estibals is made from a blend of the youngest vines that do not meet criteria for the Grand Vin of Domaine de L'Ostal. The blend is made up of 42% Syrah, 36% Carignan, 12% Grenache and 10% Mourvèdre.

This balance of grape varieties provides a perfect expression of the Minervois appellation. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months.

A rich, smooth and sun-drenched wine

With its deep red hue and violet glints, Domaine de L’Ostal Estibals offers notes of scrubland, morello cherries and red fruits. On the palate, the attack is full and smooth with well-marked tannins and a touch of oakiness.

The bronze disc on the label brings to mind the warm and sun-drenched character of wines from Minervois.

Vintages

The 2012 vintage was marked by changeable weather conditions in the summer : July saw warm, damp coastal winds alternating with a cool Tramontana, while a particularly hot last two weeks in August precipitated the ripening of the Syrah. The grapes, in large quantities, benefitted hugely from these conditions, attaining optimum maturity in an impeccable sanitary state. Harvesting began the 12th of September for the Syrah and finish the 8th of October with the Grenache.

An intense, deep garnet colour. The wine’s very expressive nose reveals aromas of strawberry and blackcurrant accompanied by subtle floral notes such as honeysuckle. Agitating brings out delicate aromas of violet, rounding off the great complexity of this bouquet. A supple, full-bodied attack reveals an elegant tannic structure packed with smoothness and vivacity. The fresh finish perfects the structure of this wine.

Ageing:

12 months in French oak barrels

Blending:

60 % Syrah, 20 % Carignan, 20 % Grenache