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Chateau Ollieux Romanis Alba Rouge Corbieres 2020

$3599

Corbieres has a reputation for brawn, but the Bories family keeps proving there's finesse hiding in these hills. Their "Alba" comes off 60-plus-year-old Grenache Noir rooted in the grey sandstone soils that make the Boutenac cru special, blended with Cinsault for lift. There's no oak here at all, just a long, slow, cool maceration meant to keep everything fresh and transparent. The Bories have farmed Corbieres for generations and been certified organic since 2006, and they built their winery back in 1896, so they've had plenty of time to figure out how to make the south taste bright. This is a southern French red that leans aromatic and energetic rather than jammy and heavy.

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  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
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  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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More about Chateau Ollieux Romanis

Chateau Ollieux Romanis is a benchmark producer in Corbieres. The estate’s wine producing history dates back to the 18th century but it was very recently reunited after being split for over 130 years. Since then they’ve earned themselves an international reputation with their suave, satisfying wines. They are within the highly regarded Boutenac AOC but because of stricter regulations on varieties allowed in blends only their Cuvee Prestige Rouge is labeled Cru Boutenac.

Because of their location at the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains their soils have various alluvial content including limestones, sandstones, and clays. The mineralogical diversity contributes to the aromatic complexity of the wines. They are certified organic and practicing biodynamic with a biodynamic farming certification coming next year. No sulfur is used in the winemaking process which shocked me when tasting them as the wines are incredibly clean.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Red Blend

  • Vintage

    2020

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy , Fruity , Spicy

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Lamb merguez, ratatouille, grilled eggplant, or a plate of charcuterie and hard cheeses.

Tasting Profile

Dry, medium-bodied, and aromatic. Fresh red fruit with a peppery, herbal edge and no oak in the way. Fruit-forward but not heavy.