{"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. The palate is \u003cstrong\u003eample, concentrated and silky\u003c\/strong\u003e: powerful and elegant at once, with a long, savoury finish. A wine of real character, built for pleasure and for the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe with a \u003cstrong\u003egrilled rib of beef\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egame in sauce\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong\u003ebeef bourguignon\u003c\/strong\u003e. Just as good with a \u003cstrong\u003echarcuterie board\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003estrong cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e. Aurus is the bottle you open when the meal deserves it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing \u0026amp; cellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 to 18 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15% vol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom the estate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Mignan\u003c\/strong\u003e we call \u003cstrong\u003eAurus\u003c\/strong\u003e \"the red of the right moment\" — when the vine, the sun and the grower fall into step. A sincere, straightforward wine, proud of its Languedoc.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Mignan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53268268187977,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/4168\/5577\/files\/chateau-mignan-aurus-vin-rouge-minervois-bio.png?v=1762528981","url":"https:\/\/chateau-mignan.fr\/en\/products\/chateau-mignan-aurus-aop-minervois-rouge","provider":"Château Mignan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}