Aurus 2023

Château Mignan – Aurus 2023

AOP Minervois – Organic red wine from the Languedoc

Aurus is the cuvée of maturity and character: a red from Château Mignan that is deep, refined and intensely more-ish. Born on the clay-limestone soils of the Minervois, it carries the strength and generosity of the South, with the touch of elegance that marks the estate's finest wines.

Awards for this cuvée

• 3 stars in the Guide Hachette des Vins 2025 — "exceptional wine", the highest rating — 2021 vintage
• Gold medal, Vignerons Indépendants 2024 — 2021 vintage
• Gold medal, Challenge Millésime Bio 2024, 89 points — 2020 vintage
• 2 stars in the Guide Hachette 2023 (2020 vintage) and 2019 (2015 vintage)
• Selected for the Guide Hachette 2026 — 2022 vintage

These awards were earned by earlier vintages of the Aurus cuvée.
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Terroir & grape varieties

A classic Languedoc blend — Syrah, Grenache and Carignan — from vines farmed under certified organic agriculture. Picked at optimal ripeness, the grapes give a dense, balanced juice that is a faithful reflection of the Minervois terroir.

Winemaking & ageing

Machine harvest, full destemming and traditional fermentation in epoxy-lined concrete vats. Frequent punch-downs for controlled extraction, then ageing in one- and two-year-old barrels to bring structure and roundness while letting the fruit speak.

Tasting note

A deep purple robe opens onto a generous nose of black fruit, blackcurrant, morello cherry and sweet spice, with notes of undergrowth and oak. The palate is ample, concentrated and silky: powerful and elegant at once, with a long, savoury finish. A wine of real character, built for pleasure and for the cellar.

Food pairings

Serve with a grilled rib of beef, game in sauce or a beef bourguignon. Just as good with a charcuterie board or strong cheeses. Aurus is the bottle you open when the meal deserves it.

Serving & cellaring

• Serving temperature: 17 to 18 °C
• Cellaring potential: 8 to 10 years
• Alcohol: 15% vol

From the estate

At Château Mignan we call Aurus "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.