Domaine Jean-Baptiste Senat : Le Bois des Merveilles 2023

Characteristics and tasting notes of Bois des Merveilles 2023 from Domaine Jean-Baptiste Senat

Tasting

Appearance
A beautiful garnet red colour is revealed in the glass.

Nose
The nose displays great aromatic complexity, opening on notes of ripe black fruits, strawberry and raspberry. It then evolves towards hints of liquorice, garrigue herbs, tapenade and chocolate, subtly underscored by nuances of undergrowth and a light oakiness.

Palate
On the palate, this wine offers a perfect balance between power and silkiness. The texture relies on fine, grainy tannins, accompanied by moderate acidity. The long and flavoursome finish prolongs the experience on delicate fruity and spicy notes.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs wonderfully with characterful meats such as roast duck, young wild boar stew or beef cuts like a rib of beef or tournedos. It will also enhance slow-cooked dishes with Mediterranean herbs, fine charcuterie or a platter of mature cheeses, such as a Saint-Nectaire.

Serving and cellaring

Bois des Merveilles 2023 can be enjoyed now for its freshness and elegance, while also offering excellent cellaring potential that will allow it to develop further in the cellar for many years to come.

The elegance and depth of a red wine from Minervois

The estate

Founded in 1996 with the production of its first vintage, Domaine Jean-Baptiste Senat is located in Trausse, in the heart of the Languedoc. Now led by Jean-Baptiste and Charlotte Senat, this 15-hectare property has established itself as a true pioneer of natural viticulture in the region. Driven by an artisanal philosophy, the estate favours organic growing methods and low-intervention winemaking. Domaine Jean-Baptiste Senat thus strives to produce digestible, elegant wines that authentically reflect the richness of their terroir.

The vineyard

Located within the Minervois appellation, the vineyard extends across the foothills of the Montagne Noire. The vines, trained in goblet to protect them from the summer heat, thrive on a mosaic of soils composed of clay-limestone and siliceous garrigue lenses. Yields are strictly limited to 30 hectolitres per hectare and the harvest is carried out exclusively by hand to ensure rigorous selection of the berries. This exceptional terroir is home to very old vines, including hundred-year-old Carignan stocks and 60-year-old Grenache.

Vinification and ageing

The vinification of Bois des Merveilles 2023 is carried out with whole bunches, thereby preserving the integrity and freshness of the clusters. Fermentation, conducted exclusively with indigenous yeasts, lasts around fifteen days. The wine then benefits from an extended ageing of 20 months in oak barrels, allowing it to develop its full complexity before being bottled at the estate.

Grape varieties

Carignan (60%), Grenache (40%).