Minervois La Ciaude 2024 - Anne Gros & Jean-Paul Tollot

This 2024 Minervois La Ciaude from Anne Gros & Jean-Paul Tollot is a Languedoc red wine produced from the great clay-limestone terroir of the Minervois, where the intensity of the sun and the freshness of the wind are vividly expressed. Made from Carignan, Syrah and Grenache, with hand-picked grapes and careful ageing in barrels and stainless steel vats, this 2024 vintage reveals deep aromas of ripe black fruits, spices, garrigue and subtle mineral notes, showcasing the full complexity of this exceptional terroir. On the palate, this wine captivates with its concentration, silkiness, mineral freshness and rare elegance, offering a remarkable balance between power, finesse and depth. Ideal with refined dishes, roasted meats, dishes served in sauce or sweet-and-sour pairings, it is best served at a temperature of 16–18°C to fully appreciate its richness. This bottled red wine is a superb expression of the great wines of the Minervois and will appeal to lovers of Languedoc reds that are complex, elegant and built for ageing.