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Cartagène, cartagena in Occitan, is a traditional and typical Languedoc liqueur wine (mistelle). It is obtained from must of fresh grapes and wine brandy. This presents a remarkable balance.

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Domaine Le Conte des Floris 

Cartagène blanche 2015

France - Languedoc

          

Cartagene, cartagena in Occitan, is a traditional and typical Languedoc liqueur wine (mistelle). It is obtained from fresh grape must and wine brandy.

Vinification:
Cold settling, direct entonnage, mutage with alcohol aged in barrels for 2 years, aging for 2 years in barrels not topped up.

Grape varieties:
Carignan blanc, roussanne, marsanne


Tasting Notes:
The nose is powerful, aromatic and fruity, on raisins, honey, candied citrus fruits. The palate highlights the sensuality of caramel, the sweetness and persistent fruit. Alcohol, well integrated, is almost imperceptible; very nice balance.


Wine style:
Mistelle blanche (sweet)

Food and wine :
Fine apricot tartlet, verbena sorbet. Roquefort and roasted peach marmalade.


Aging potential in your cellar:
10 years

Analytic :
50 cl - 16% volume


Contains sulfites
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for health. To consume with moderation.
“The consumption of alcoholic beverages during pregnancy, even in small quantities, can have serious consequences on the health of the child.

Country : France
Region: Languedoc wine
Organic wine : Vin Bio
Type of farming: biodynamic agriculture, Organic Agriculture
Vintage : 2015
Keep : Childcare potential of 8 years and over
Style of wines : Vin de liqueur
The advice of guides : Bettane - Desseauve, Parker, French Wine Review
Grapes: White Carignan, Marsanne

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