2020 Domaine de Courbissac 'Les Farradjales' Minervois

Aromas of wild raspberry, pomegranate, and cracked black pepper integrate with notes of lavender and thyme. The palate is elegant and light-bodied for the region, featuring a silky texture, high-toned acidity, and a persistent, mineral finish.

Winemaker Brunnhilde Claux (formerly of Domaine Gauby and Terroir al Límit) utilizes certified organic and biodynamic farming for her 70-year-old Cinsault vines. In the cellar, she employs a "gentle infusion" technique using whole-cluster fermentation and native yeasts in concrete tanks. The wine is aged for six months in a combination of concrete eggs and large French oak foudres to emphasize fruit purity rather than oak influence.

The fruit is sourced from a single 400-meter high-altitude parcel in the Minervois region of Languedoc, situated on the southern foothills of the Montagne Noire. The site is defined by its "perruches" soils, consisting of gravelly marl and limestone. This elevation and soil composition provide a cooler microclimate that allows the Cinsault to develop its signature floral aromatics and refined structure.