{"product_id":"dom-aupilhac-cuvee-aupilhac-bio-montpeyroux-2019","title":"Dom. Aupilhac Cuvee Aupilhac Bio Montpeyroux 2023","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eDomaine d'Aupilhac – Cuvée Aupilhac (Montpeyroux)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Benchmark of Languedoc – Power, Heritage, and Blue Marl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe Vibe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eIn 2026, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003eDomaine d'Aupilhac\u003c\/b\u003e remains one of the most respected names in Southern France. Founded by Sylvain Fadat in 1989, the estate is a pioneer of organic and biodynamic viticulture (certified by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"198\"\u003eEcocert and Demeter\u003c\/b\u003e since 2010).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eCuvée Aupilhac\u003c\/b\u003e is the estate's historic heart. Unlike the higher-altitude \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003eCocalières\u003c\/i\u003e cuvée (which is cooler and more volcanic), the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"136\"\u003eCuvée Aupilhac\u003c\/i\u003e comes from south-facing terraces on a unique geological formation of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"220\"\u003eBlue Marls and limestone\u003c\/b\u003e. This specific soil—similar to what you find in places like Bandol or even Petrus—gives the wine a legendary ability to age, combining Mediterranean intensity with a surprising, refreshing mineral \"spine.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe Nose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThis is a \"wide-screen\" aromatic experience that captures the essence of the Languedoc garrigue:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Fruit:\u003c\/b\u003e Deep, ripe notes of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"31\"\u003ecrushed blackberries, black cherries, and plum\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Earth:\u003c\/b\u003e Strong savory elements of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003eblack olives, tapenade, and damp earth\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Garrigue:\u003c\/b\u003e Wild herbal scents of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003ethyme, rosemary, and lavender\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Spice:\u003c\/b\u003e Sophisticated hints of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003eliquorice, black pepper, and a touch of smoke\u003c\/b\u003e from long aging in large oak foudres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe Taste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eOn the palate, the Cuvée Aupilhac is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003erobust, structured, and incredibly \"sappy.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Texture:\u003c\/b\u003e It has a dense, velvety mouthfeel. The tannins are present but \"polished,\" providing a serious framework that suggests long cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e It's a powerful wine, but it never feels heavy. There is a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"72\"\u003ecoolness\u003c\/b\u003e to the finish, a salty mineral touch that keeps the ripe fruit in balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Complexity:\u003c\/b\u003e As it breathes, you'll find layers of dark chocolate and leather emerging from beneath the primary fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e📋 Product Specs (2026 Status)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppellation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0\"\u003eAOP Languedoc Montpeyroux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrapes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMourvèdre (~40%), Carignan (~30%)\u003c\/b\u003e, Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFarming\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCertified Biodynamic\u003c\/b\u003e (Since 2010)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,4,1,0\"\u003eNative yeasts, long maceration (15-30 days), no filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,5,1,0\"\u003eRoughly \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"8\"\u003e20-30 months\u003c\/b\u003e in large oak casks (foudres) and barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStats\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e13.5% - 14.5% ABV\u003c\/b\u003e (Depending on vintage)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2026 – 2045+\u003c\/b\u003e (A true vin de garde that excels after 5-10 years)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eBest Paired With:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Meat Match:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003eBeef fillet with chanterelles\u003c\/b\u003e or a slow-cooked \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"63\"\u003eDaube Provençale\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Game Pair:\u003c\/b\u003e Wild boar, venison, or roast woodcock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Herbaceous Side:\u003c\/b\u003e Anything cooked with heavy doses of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003erosemary and garlic\u003c\/b\u003e—like a classic roast leg of lamb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Cheese:\u003c\/b\u003e Strong, aged cheeses such as \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003eSalers\u003c\/b\u003e or a mature \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"60\"\u003eGouda\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e In 2026, if you are opening a younger vintage (like 2021 or 2022), \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0\" data-index-in-node=\"76\"\u003edecant it for at least 1–2 hours\u003c\/b\u003e. The high Mourvèdre content needs air to soften the tannins and reveal the floral aromatics. Serve at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0\" data-index-in-node=\"211\"\u003e16–17°C\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Muru Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57122492612982,"sku":"'3760087640014","price":28.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/0770\/6230\/files\/domaineaulpihac.png?v=1774028189","url":"https:\/\/muruwines.fi\/products\/dom-aupilhac-cuvee-aupilhac-bio-montpeyroux-2019","provider":"MuruWines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}