2019 Domaine Anne Gros & Jean Paul Tollot La Ciaude Minervois

品飲筆記：酒色深紅帶紫邊，先是濃郁的黑莓與黑櫻桃香氣，接著躍出黑胡椒與地中海香草（garrigue）的野性氣息，還有一絲煙燻、皮革的成熟味道。口感飽滿，果實濃厚但不黏膩，香料感緊隨其後，單寧圓潤有力，酸度支撐整體結構，收結帶點鹹香與礦感，餘韻持久。

酒莊與製作：安•葛羅與讓‑保羅·托洛特的合作款，從田間分地管理到釀造細節都追求風土呈現。釀造時以溫和浸皮萃取保持鮮果風味，並在不搶眼的橡木中熟成以增加口感層次，讓果香和香料能互相呼應。

葡萄園與風土：葡萄園位於敏沃瓦（Minervois）地區，受地中海氣候影響，土壤偏石質與黏質，產量受控，成熟期日夜溫差大，帶出成熟果實之外的礦質與香草氣息。整體風格是陽光與冷涼夜間交融，口感紮實又不失優雅。

Tasting note: Deep ruby with a lift of purple at the rim. The nose opens to dense black fruit—black cherry and blackberry—woven with cracked black pepper, dried garrigue herbs and a touch of cured meat and leather. On the palate the wine is generous and concentrated: plush dark fruit arrives first, then a warm wave of spice and mineral lift. Tannins are ripe and structured, framing the fruit and carrying a long, slightly savory finish.

Producer notes: Crafted by Domaine Anne Gros & Jean‑Paul Tollot, this bottling captures the sun-soaked energy of Minervois with an emphasis on pure fruit intensity and regional character. The domaine works parcel-by-parcel to highlight site expression and balance ripeness with freshness.

Winemaking notes: Grapes are gently extracted to preserve primary fruit while building structure. A period of élevage in oak (a proportion in seasoned and neutral barrels) provides subtle spice and mid-palate support without overwhelming the wine’s vibrant fruit core. The result is a concentrated, well-structured red built for near-term drinking and short-term cellaring.

Vineyard notes: Sourced from vineyards in the Minervois where Mediterranean influences meet stony soils and low yields. The vineyards’ exposure and local scrub (garrigue) contribute aromatic complexity and a mineral backbone that lifts the finish.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14–14.5%
• Decant Time: 45 minutes
• Taste: black cherry, blackberry, peppery spice, garrigue, earthy, liquorice, ripe tannins, concentrated
• Food Matching: Lamb, Spare ribs / BBQ, Lamb kebab, Ribeye steak (black Angus), Gouda cheese
• Grape Variety: Carignan , Grenache , Syrah ,

Winery

安•葛羅與讓‑保羅·托洛特的酒莊以小品精釀著稱，重視分地管理與田間細節。從採收時機到橡木熟成皆謹慎掌握，目的在於呈現敏沃瓦的地塊特色：陽光果實、地中海香草與礦物感的平衡融合。

Domaine Anne Gros & Jean‑Paul Tollot is a focused family domaine working to express Minervois terroir. Combining careful vineyard selection with restrained cellar work, the team seeks to highlight site character and ripe, balanced fruit in wines that are approachable yet structured.