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Charles Cros 2020

Hauterive IGP

This is an authentic southern French red from a premium area of Corbières – Fabrezan. Using a traditional, whole grape method of vinification, the wine has gorgeously supple fruit, with classic blackberry, smoky liquorice and wild herb notes.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Silky, ripe and fleshy black fruit, with smoky herbal richness

Aroma

Wafts of the herbal garrigue, ripe black fruit and tobacco notes

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Charles Cros 2020

More information

  • 14.5% ABV
  • 10.88 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2023
  • Vegan

Over 40 years ago, the small co-operative in Fabrezan, a top Corbières area, produced a special style of red. It was made by macération carbonique – handpicked bunches of grapes were left whole to ferment and the wine taken off the skins at the precise moment when there was optimum fruit, colour and aroma. It took precision and was costly. So the style was dropped. When new winemaker to the cellar Benoît Fillaquier arrived, he restored its production and this is the delicious result. It's named after the inventor and poet (he inspired the surrealist movement), Charles Cros, who was born in Fabrezan in 1842. Native grapes of Carignan, Syrah and Mourvèdre were carefully vinified to make this delicious, fleshy red, that's fruity and moreish.

"Excellent. Wow, this hit the spot. Lovely smooth great tasting wine" Online 5-star Review
For the 2019 vintage
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