Domaine de L’Ostal
Grand Vin

AOC Minervois La Livinière

Traditional grape varieties for a demanding appellation

The Domaine de L’Ostal Grand Vin is the essence of the domaine. Its appellation Minervois La Livinière is one of the most demanding in the Languedoc region as this AOC is produced by as little as 30 winemakers who adhere to a rather Draconian set of regulations.

The grapes are carefully selected according to strict criteria which retains less than a third of the terroir’s total production. This Grand Vin is then aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.

Syrah brings depth

The Grand Vin has an intense dark color and reveals a bouquet of candied black fruits enhanced with a touch of black pepper and roasted notes (coffee, caramel, dark chocolate). On the palate, the wine is silky, full-bodied and combines seductive notes of ripe red fruits with the characteristic essences of the terroir (garrigue, lavender, thyme, sandalwood). Velvety tannins which are backed up by a pleasant freshness gives to the wine a good potential for bottle age.

The label depicts an iridescent black solar disc which represents the extraordinary phenomenon of a total eclipse.

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.