Domaine de Courbissac Minervois Roc du Pière 2019 s-c-pannell-koomilya Bright red-ruby

Bright red-ruby

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Domaine de Courbissac Minervois Roc du Pière 2019 s-c-pannell-koomilya Bright red-rubyAs the name suggests, Roc du Pire comes from rocky, bony, limestone rich soils. Two plots contribute to the cuve80% Mourvdre (from 60 year old vines) and 20% Syrah (45 years old)and both around 250 300 metres altitude. These are the same estate vineyards used for Les Traverses, but here the vines are older. The varieties and the southern exposure mean that this is winemaker Brunnhilde Clauxs deepest and most layered wine, while the cool nights,