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Domaine de Mairan Cabernet Sauvignon
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$14.00

description
Domaine de Mairan is located on the site of an ancient Roman villa, and the property was also the birthplace and home of Jean-Jacques Dortous de Mairan, the celebrated 17th century physician, mathematician, philosopher, and academic. Jean-Baptiste Peitavy, the winemaker, is the seventh generation owner of Domaine de Marian, and took over production from his father and grandfather, who was the first winemaker in the region to introduce single-varietal Cabernet Franc wines. Today, the vineyard is frequently listed in the Guide Hachette and sells wine to restaurants throughout France. First Vine is the first importer to bring Domaine de Mairan wines to the U.S.

Jean-Baptiste’s grandfather decided to break with the traditional Languedoc grape varietals of the region, and Jean-Baptiste has continued refining the wines to strike a balance between rusticity and elegance. The Cabernet Sauvignon is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and is lightly aged in oak. It's a perfect cross between a bigger-bodied red and the lower alcohol content of old-world wines. At less than 14%, it won't burn your eyes the way some new world Cabs can. But you'll still get that fruit, pepper, spice, warmth, and great finish.

13.5% alcohol by volume

producer / region: Domaine de Mairan

type: Vin de Pays d'Oc

grapes:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon

category:
everyday reds

food pairing suggestions:
Pair it with red meats, strong cheeses, spicy foods.

drink when? Drink now or hold 3-5 years