Domaine de L’Ostal
Estibals

AOC Minervois

It takes its name from one of the domaine’s finest parcels... ‘‘Estibals’’. Domaine de L’Ostal Estibals is made from a blend of the youngest vines that do not meet criteria for the Grand Vin of Domaine de L’Ostal. The balance between Syrah, Carignan and Grenache provides a perfect expression of the Minervois appellation.

The wine is aged mainly partially in French oak barrels for 12 months.

A rich, smooth and sun-drenched wine

With its beautiful garnet red color, lively and shiny, Domaine de L’Ostal Estibals offers notes of small red berries (blackcurrant, raspberries, blueberries), thyme, rosemary and a touch of fresh licorice. An elegant and generous wine with a nice balance between freshness, roundness and acidity. Its structure is harmonious and its tannins are dense and silky.

The bronze disc on the label brings to mind the warm and sun-drenched character of wines from Minervois.

Vintages

The year 2021, in the South of France, is characterized by a very good sunshine.

After a mild winter, the beginning of spring is marked by strong episodes of frost which, fortunately, spares the area of La Livinière and does not damage our vines. The dry and sunny summer allows the vines to be in good health (no disease pressure, except for a very slight surge of oidium at the end of the season).

The rains and the freshness of September come to punctuate the choice of harvests, which take place at perfect maturity.

2021 is an excellent year for the estate, especially, for the whites and the rosés and gives very aromatic and balanced wines.