Abbotts & Delaunay - Corbières A tire d'Aile 2022
Vineyard Story
Laurent Delaunay, a passionate oenologist and a leading expert on Languedoc wines through his négociant business, Badet Clément & Cie, founded in 1995, represents the fifth generation of a family of Burgundy producers and merchants.
Drawn to the unique potential of the Languedoc terroirs, he acquired Maison Abbotts in 2005. The estate was founded in 1996 in Marseillette by Australian oenologist Nerida Abbott, who was dedicated to producing exceptional wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon region with precision and rigor.
United by their pursuit of excellence and shared passion, these two oenologists now bring their names together in a renewed collection: Abbotts & Delaunay.
Appellation: Corbières
Corbières is located in the Languedoc region, near the Mediterranean coast, with vineyards spread across plains and hills. The Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and mild winters, offers ideal conditions for grape growing.
Corbières AOC wines are primarily blends, featuring grapes like Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, and Mourvèdre. These wines are known for their deep color, rich aromas, and balanced flavors of dark fruit, spice, and herbs. Full-bodied and often with aging potential, Corbières wines reflect the region’s unique terroir.
Tasting notes
APPEARANCE
Clarity: clear
Intensity: medium
Colour: garnet
NOSE
Condition: clean
Intensity: medium
Aromas: Primary and tertiary - floral nose of violet blended with fine spices (white pepper), black olive, hints of humus, and tobacco.
PALATE
Sweetness: dry
Acidity: medium
Tannin: high
Alcohol: medium
Body: full
Flavour intensity: pronounced
Flavours: Primary and tertiary - floral nose of violet blended with fine spices (white pepper), black olive, hints of humus, and tobacco.
Finish: long
CONCLUSION
Quality: good
Grape variety: Syrah and Grenache
Service Temperature: serve at 17°C
Aging potential: can drink now, but has potential for ageing
Food & Wine Pairings: game, red meats, spit-roasted rabbit, and poultry.