Saint-Frichoux terroir (clay and chalk). Careful selection of parcels of old vines with low yields.
Domaine Pujol
Dius a Vol
Minervois AOP 2021
Estate bottled
Thyme blossoms in Spring
The 5 hectares owned by Louis Biscan in 1900 became Domaine Pujol when he married his daughter to Edouard Pujol in the thirties. Since then four generations have worked on the Estate. Today the property is totally self sufficient, with its own bottling, a brand new cellar and ageing facilities.
This major investment currently shows some return, with a quality no one argues with and lots of projects ahead for further improvement.
Clay and gravels result from alluvium brought in the Tertiary. Vertical layers of sandstone and marl alternate, thus providing a very good drainage of the soil. Thyme blossoms here in Spring.
Domaine Pujol represents 120 hectares, 30 of which are Minervois AOC.
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Hand harvested by area with good maturity. Grapes are sorted, destemmed and crushed for a rapid fermentation under temperature control.Pumping over for aeration during the fermentation and then long maceration with punching of the cap.Maturing in new oak barrels for 10 to 12 months.
Serve at 16° and preferably decant before tasting.
Expressive and complex nose of fruits, cooked cherry with hints of smoke, coffee, mocha, cocoa and tobacco.
On the palate, these sensations are confirmed, complemented by notes of licorice, almond, and cherry pit.
Powerful yet velvety density, well balanced. A pleasure that lasts.
Suggestion : Beef rib with flower of salt and ground pepper. Leg of lamb with rosemary and thyme.