Vineyards, wines and grape varieties
The Corbières Boutenac appellation has long distinguished itself as a unique cru located in the northern part of the Corbières wine region . In 2024, it acquired the status of a fully-fledged Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). The Boutenac PDO now covers ten communes in the Aude department, south of Lézignan-Corbières. Reserved for the production of still red wines, it thrives around the limestone massif of Pinada de Boutenac . While Grenache and Mourvèdre are among the main grape varieties, the preservation of ancestral Carignan vines contributes to making Boutenac wines one of the highest quality wines produced in Occitanie. This distinction places it in the select circle of Languedoc wines considered crus. The grapes, harvested at peak ripeness, give rise to wines aged until the end of the year following the harvest, including at least two months in the bottle. The rules of proportions mandate a blend of at least two grape varieties, among which Carignan, the appellation's dominant grape, is always present at a level of 30 to 50% and joins Grenache and Mourvèdre to make up at least 70% of the blend. Syrah is also included as a secondary component of the dominant trio. Meeting demanding specifications and undergoing rigorous selection, Boutenac wines develop a breadth and depth that harmonize elegantly with their controlled roundness and silky tannins. Benefiting from a little aging, aeration or decanting of these exceptional wines helps them reach their most authentic expression.
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The specifications for the "Corbières Boutenac" appellation.