MAG Lambrusques Esprit Sauvage Maison Aujoux Pic Saint Loup AOP 2024
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Magnum of Pic Saint Loup AOP 2024, Lambrusques Esprit Sauvage cuvée by Maison Aujoux. Languedoc red wine, produced at the foot of Pic Saint-Loup and l'Hortus, 150 cl format, 14% ABV.
Who produces MAG Lambrusques Esprit Sauvage Maison Aujoux Pic Saint Loup AOP 2024?
Maison Aujoux is a négociant house founded in 1919, historically based in Beaujolais, which has expanded its production to other iconic French terroirs. The Lambrusques Esprit Sauvage cuvée illustrates this approach, applied here to the Pic Saint Loup appellation, one of the most renowned in Languedoc.
In which terroir is MAG Lambrusques Esprit Sauvage Maison Aujoux Pic Saint Loup AOP 2024 produced?
The Pic Saint Loup terroir extends to the foot of the Pic Saint-Loup and l'Hortus hills, north of Montpellier. The soils, mainly limestone and marl-limestone, combined with a microclimate cooler than the rest of Languedoc thanks to the altitude and the influence of the surrounding massifs, favor a slow ripening of the grapes. The appellation's vineyard is based on Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre, sometimes complemented by Cinsault.
At what temperature should MAG Lambrusques Esprit Sauvage Maison Aujoux Pic Saint Loup AOP 2024 be served?
Pic Saint Loup red wines are traditionally served between 16 and 17°C, in a wide wine glass allowing for aromatic expression. The appellation produces structured wines, with aging potential that generally extends from five to ten years after harvest, this magnum format favoring harmonious aging.
What dishes pair with MAG Lambrusques Esprit Sauvage Maison Aujoux Pic Saint Loup AOP 2024?
The reds from this appellation classically pair with grilled or roasted red meats, game, and lamb, as well as Mediterranean cuisine enhanced with garrigue herbs, in harmony with the character of the Languedoc terroir.