Le Phönix IGP Ariege 2020 - Dominik Benz

The artist The label was designed by artist Mélissa Tresse (link -> https://www.artmajeur.com/tressemeliss), one of the two daughters of our “local star” artist Tristan Rà. Mélissa studied at the “école d'Arts Plastiques” in Toulouse and at the “Ecole Supérieure des Beaux Arts de Nîmes”, among others, and studied with artists in Tenerifa, Tunisia and Mali. It will accompany this wine production over the 5 years and will certainly make for more great moments! The name “Le Phoenix” was chosen by Mélissa. The phoenix - mystical bird that burns in fire to awaken from its own ashes. She wanted to express where we/I might be now on the path of my life. Even though I am of the opinion that the fire is still burning and that the so-called resurrection may just follow, I understand the message behind it. Let's see what the year 2022 brings! The wine This wine was made from 1/3 of Tannat (one of our varieties), Syrah and Cabernet Franc. The grapes were harvested in 2020, the first wine harvest without Martina. After 12 months in various oak barrels (new barrels, 2-3 years old), the three varieties were brought together, slightly filtered and finally bottled in November 2021. As always, this wine is made exclusively from grapes, organic wine yeast and (very) little SO2. We do not use any oenological magic agents, no animal products such as egg white, gelatin or the like, and no plasticizers such as gummy arabic. Those who enjoy the 4 boxes are welcome to try a bottle right now. The wine has a dark fruit note on the nose, with notes of blackberries, slightly “woody” and with tobacco notes. Although the tannins are noticeably prominent on the palate, they are already very round. The wine stays on the palate for a long time. This wine can be kept for a few years and should only be drunk in pleasant company! (Or even alone..) Cheers to you Dominik