Red Magon | Les Vignerons de Carthage

This wine is produced in the Mornag A.O.C. area located in the north-eastern part of the country, which is largely open to the sea and which benefits from the Mediterranean climate. This region, in which wine production dates back to the splendour of Carthage in the eighth century BC, is well-known for its sunny hillsides and its microclimate which is cold and wet during the winter and warm and dry during the summer. The name of this wine has been selected as a tribute to the Carthaginian Magon, author of a treatise on agronomy, winegrowing and winemaking, certain of whose ideas are still being used today.

PROFILE

• Soil: Clay Limestone
• Output: 40 hectolitres/hectare
• Varietals: Carignan vieille
• vigne and syrah.

VINIFICATION

The grapes are hand harvested and traditional vinification methods are used including strict temperature control. Maceration lasts for around 15 days in order to extract the maximum of flavours, colour and tannins.
This wine is matured in bottles for a minimum of 12 months in an underground cellar.

TASTING

Attractive ruby red colour with sparkling highlights. A powerful, fruity nose with hints of blackcurrant, cherry, blackberry and redcurrant. An amazing full-bodied flavour characterised by ripe fruit, fig and prunes with a touch of spice. Excellent length on the palate and an extremely pleasant finish thanks to the velvety tannins. A delicious and leisurely wine to be enjoyed in the two or three years.

ACCOMPANYING DISHES

The harmonious combination of this wine with dishes such as a rib steak, gizzards with Provencal style sauce, beef with cashew nuts, young quail or meat filled with cheese make mealtimes something
truly unforgettable.
Ideal serving temperature :16°C