Domaine Borie de Maurel

Belle de Nuit 2022

Minervois | Red | 2022

Domaine Borie de Maurel

Belle de Nuit 2022

Minervois | Rouge | 2022

Belle de Nuit is a cuvée composed entirely of Grenache, hand-harvested from a unique terroir in the Montagne Noire. Its vinification is characterized by extended maceration and an 18-month aging period in vats and bottles, thereby preserving the wine's characteristic finesse. This process highlights the aromatic specificities without oak influence, offering a pure and authentic experience, ideal for discerning connoisseurs seeking refined discoveries.

Regular price €21.50

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Country of Origin, France

Region, Languedoc

Appellation, Minervois

Grape Variety(ies), Grenache

Certification, Organic

Sweetness,

Winemaking, Stainless steel tank aging

Soil Type, Clay-limestone

Alcohol content , 14.5%

Regular price €21.50
Belle de Nuit 2022
21,50 €

How to enjoy this wine?

Cuvée Profile

Powerful | Fruity and spicy

Serving Recommendations

Serve at 16° to 18°

Aging Potential

5 to 10 years

Our Review of the Cuvée

Upon nosing this wine, one immediately perceives a symphony of spices unfurling in an arabesque. On the palate, Belle de Nuit reveals a silky texture and an aromatic depth where softness and vigor subtly converge. Luminous red fruit notes are enveloped by delicately spicy and mineral nuances. This wine captivates with its balance and assertive character, like a well-kept secret that only intensifies with time, speaking to the soul of warm nights and Andalusian passion.

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Domaine Borie de Maurel

Languedoc | France

Syrah dominates here without overpowering the other elements: in Minervois, Michel Escande has patiently crafted a style that is ample yet never massive. The old vines, rooted in the limestone hillsides, yield juices that reveal a tight grain, consistent depth, and an unexpected freshness. Extended aging refines the contours while preserving a natural spicy character. A short sentence. The estate embodies a certain Languedoc classicism, but a vibrant, thoughtful classicism, focused on precision rather than raw power.