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Our whites, made in small quantities, bring together Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Vermentino for fresh, aromatic wines. A pale, bright rosé completes the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate is \u003cstrong\u003eregularly decorated\u003c\/strong\u003e in this appellation: the \u003cstrong\u003eAurus\u003c\/strong\u003e cuvée earned \u003cstrong\u003e3 stars in the Guide Hachette 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003eGold medal at the Vignerons Indépendants 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eGold medal at the Challenge Millésime Bio 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/distinctions\"\u003eSee the full list of awards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCellaring and serving\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate's ageworthy reds will keep for several years; the whites and rosé are best drunk young, within two to three years. Serve the reds at around \u003cstrong\u003e16-17 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, the whites and rosé between \u003cstrong\u003e8 and 11 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between AOP Minervois and AOP La Livinière?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLa Livinière is a red-only cru located inside the Minervois area, with a more demanding rulebook: lower yields and compulsory ageing. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/aop-la-liviniere\"\u003eLa Livinière collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the wines genuinely organic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The whole estate has been certified organic by Ecocert since 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Minervois also produce white and rosé?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — unlike La Livinière, which is reserved for reds, the AOP Minervois allows all three colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore further\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee also our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/aop-la-liviniere\"\u003eAOP Minervois La Livinière collection\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/aop-languedoc\"\u003eAOP Languedoc collection\u003c\/a\u003e. To visit the estate or arrange a tasting, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/contact\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSource: rulebook for the Minervois appellation, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inao.gouv.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eINAO\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExcessive drinking is harmful to health. Please enjoy responsibly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-mignan-aurus-aop-minervois-rouge","title":"Aurus 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChâteau Mignan – Aurus 2023\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAOP Minervois – Organic red wine from the Languedoc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAurus\u003c\/strong\u003e is the cuvée of maturity and character: a red from \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Mignan\u003c\/strong\u003e that is deep, refined and intensely more-ish. Born on the \u003cstrong\u003eclay-limestone soils of the Minervois\u003c\/strong\u003e, it carries the strength and generosity of the South, with the touch of elegance that marks the estate's finest wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards for this cuvée\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 stars in the Guide Hachette des Vins 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e — \"exceptional wine\", the highest rating — 2021 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold medal, Vignerons Indépendants 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2021 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold medal, Challenge Millésime Bio 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e, 89 points — 2020 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 stars in the Guide Hachette 2023 (2020 vintage) and 2019 (2015 vintage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected for the Guide Hachette 2026 — 2022 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese awards were earned by earlier vintages of the Aurus cuvée.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/distinctions\"\u003eSee all the estate's awards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerroir \u0026amp; grape varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic Languedoc blend — \u003cstrong\u003eSyrah, Grenache and Carignan\u003c\/strong\u003e — from vines farmed under \u003cstrong\u003ecertified organic agriculture\u003c\/strong\u003e. Picked at optimal ripeness, the grapes give a dense, balanced juice that is a faithful reflection of the \u003cstrong\u003eMinervois\u003c\/strong\u003e terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; ageing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachine harvest, \u003cstrong\u003efull destemming\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003etraditional fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e in epoxy-lined concrete vats. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequent punch-downs\u003c\/strong\u003e for controlled extraction, then \u003cstrong\u003eageing in one- and two-year-old barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e to bring structure and roundness while letting the fruit speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003edeep purple\u003c\/strong\u003e robe opens onto a generous nose of \u003cstrong\u003eblack fruit, blackcurrant, morello cherry and sweet spice\u003c\/strong\u003e, with notes of \u003cstrong\u003eundergrowth and oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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