Les Hauts de Milési 2005 (Appelation Coteaux du Languedoc), a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan Appelation Coteaux du Languedoc Red Wine 2005 vintage Limestone and clay pebbly terraces From individual parcels Syrah 28 year old vines producing 37 hl/ha 68% Grenache 41 year old vines producing 40 hl/ha 27% Carignan 48 year old vines producing 35 hl/ha 5% Partly traditional maceration for 17 and 22 days with daily delestage (rack and return) or pumping over. Partly whole-grape carbonic maceration for 17 and 22 days 14% vol. 12 months in used oak casks (40% in one-year-old casks, 60% in two-year-old casks) This blend contains all the features of its “terroir”: balsamic notes of bay leaf and thyme, aromas of black olives and fresh blackcurrants then, on the palate, the aromas are more toasted, the tannins are rich and smooth and its length is impressive. Serve at 18°C as an accompaniment for example to rib of beef with salt from the Camargue, grilled rib steak with porcini, a guinea fowl casserole or with salt pork and lentils. It will also accompany spit-roasted leg of lamb or lamb stew, without overwhelming them. 7th June 2007 12.768 bottles Available 2003 hdm2003_en.xml 2004 hdm2004_en.xml 2006 hdm2006_en.xml cres_ricards_hauts_milesi.jpg hdm2005_fr.xml Français To order this vintage in our eBay wine store! Want more information before ordering? If you live outside France, please contact us before bidding to discuss delivery charges and taxes