2020 Château Cabezac "La Tradition", Minervois, South West, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

A blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Carignan, this cuvée represents the traditional know-how of the Minervois. These grape varieties, emblematic of the appellation, blend together to result in a generous and accessible red wine.

The soils are made of recent river alluvium. This plot benefits from a substantial deposit of pebbles guaranteeing good drainage. It can be used to produce excellent low yield reds. The soil needs careful monitoring of organic and mineral content to avoid any sudden droughts and to maintain productivity.

After being picked, the grapes are de-stemmed and crushed. The vinification and the maceration last between 15 and 20 days. A 'soft' extraction is performed by a gentle pumping over daily. 

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Gontran Dondain, fell in love with enology a long time ago thanks to his contact with the world of wine as a leader in the food industry. A passionate wine enthusiast he fell under the Languedoc's sun-drenched spell, and enchanted by its exceptional terroir, he acquired Château Cabezac in 1997 for its enormous potential. He worked tirelessly to improve the estate and restructure and modernize the winery with the help of his daughter Stephanie. In the last few years Stephanie has taken over the work of her father and continued to build on his success. At the beginning of 2020 Gontran passed away leaving the estate to Stephanie. Located in the heart of the Languedoc-Roussillon region, in the south of France, Château Cabezac is a vineyard of 75 hectares classified in AOP Minervois.  The Château Cabezac estate is located in the communes of Bize Minervois, Agel and Ginestas. The property is spread over 5 localities in appellation Minervois Protégée. They practice sustainable agriculture.