Maison Parcé Frères - Domaine Augustin 2020
Price: $29.00
| Producer | Maison Parcé Frères |
| Country | France |
| Region | Roussillon |
| Subregion | Collioure |
| Varietal | Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 191082 |
| ABV | 15.00% |
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The Parcé family can trace their roots as farmers in Banyuls-sur-Mer back to the 1800's, though they have been living in the area for over 300 years. The estate is run by three brothers, Martin, Vincent and Augustine along with their father, Marc. Passionate and philosophical, together they aim to achieve a peasant vision of wine: to maintain their history, honor their roots, establish a link to the land and care for the inheritance they've received. All of their vineyards are co-planted, that is each vineyard has many different grape varietals within it. This is the traditional way of working the vineyards in Roussillon, and requires constant attention to each plot, since each grape varietal grows and ripens at different rates and times. Their work in the vineyards and the winery has earned them the recognition as one of the great estates of Roussillon.
The Domaine Augustine Collioure is a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Carignan from many of the oldest plots of vines the Parcé family owns. All vines are worked by hand, since these steep, terraced vineyards in schist soils are unable to accomodate mechanization. The wine is aged for 18 months, half in barrel, half in tank. In the glass, the Domaine Augustine Colliure pours a deep ruby color with purple highlights. Aromas of kirsch, baked cherry and blackberry plume from the glass, mixed with savory herbal notes. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, soft and luscious with intense concentration of ripe black fruits, spice and savory notes. The finish is long and powerful with notes of cocoa, baked fruits and a complex mineral note. Enjoy with herb-rubbed grilled lamb, barbecue brisket or meat stew.
