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Located just 30 km from the sea, the climate is Mediterranean, yet tempered by the proximity of the Massif Central. The construction in 2001 of a modern, bioclimatic cellar (built in solid stone) enabled the estate to improve the quality of its winemaking. Today, the wines benefit from the thermal resistance of stone during their ageing — 22 months for the white "Aurel", and 44 months for the 2 flagship cuvées: "Aurel" and "Solen". Vineyard work focuses on limiting yields while preserving biodiversity, with no weeding or pesticides. Thanks to these low yields and particular attention to detail, Basile Saint-Germain produces superb wines, sold 5 to 6 years after the vintage to offer more "civilised" wines: drinkable, with subtle fruit, polished tannins, and slowly decanted by time. "L'Aurel" rouge is a blend of 85% Mourvèdre and 15% Grenache. The somewhat wild character of the Mourvèdre lends momentum to this southern wine, with its iodine and garrigue accents, which ideally should be kept and served at the right temperature given its minimal sulphur content (lower than most biodynamic labels, which are already among the lowest). The "Solen", composed of 60% Carignan and 40% Grenache, is complex and long, finishing with beautiful, fine-grained tannins. It does, however, require a little cellaring to be appreciated at its full value. The "Aurel" blanc is composed of 100% Roussanne (rare for the region), of which 2,000 to 3,500 bottles are produced per year. It could be compared to certain wines from the northern Rhône Valley, so rich is it in a festival of flavours: brioche, toast, hazelnut, a rare breadth on the palate, and a honeyed, rich, and round finish. A true artisan wine. The sincerity, brilliance, and personality of the production of Domaine des Aurelles will captivate lovers of great Languedoc wines. Highly recommended.
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