The 2022 vintage was characterised by a very dry winter, with the vegetative cycle of the vines resuming very early in March. Spring saw abundant flowering, but was marked in June by severe hail in and around Laudun, which affected many plots. The summer was very dry, resulting in a high-quality harvest, with beautifully aromatic rosés, reds with high tannin potential and rich, flavoursome whites.
Presentation
Presentation
Here, everything finds a sense and a balance to live in harmony in preserved nature. Like the lively and mischievous sparrows which nest amongst the parcels, Frédéric Couston’s wines sing their terroir and invite us back to the path of simplicity and pleasure.
Terroir
Of the 40 hectares of Domaine de Lubin, six are devoted to the «les Mésanges» cuvée. The terroir is fragmented and diversified on sandy soil where old Syrah (1980s), Grenache and 100-year old Carignan vines, dating from shortly after the Domaine’s creation in 1927, flourish.
On the terraces, parcels of old vines, olive trees, scrubland and abundant fauna coexist.
On the terraces, parcels of old vines, olive trees, scrubland and abundant fauna coexist.
Winemaking
100% traditional vinification (crushed and destemmed harvest). 10 to 20 days of vatting.
Varietals
Grenache noir
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Specifications
Alcohol content : 15,5 % vol.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
Serving temperature 15-17°C.
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Visual appearance
Beautiful, deep garnet colour with cherry reflections.
At nose
Nose of Mediterranean garrigue gives this wine a pleasant freshness and underlines black fruit aromas.
On the palate
On the palate, tannins are distinguished and give length and power to the purity of the fruit.
Classic food and wine pairings
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