Brand Story:
In 1998, the idea was raised about forming a partnership between between Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) and the Catena family. Initial enthusiasm was rapidly transformed into a project to produce a single wine combining French and Argentinean cultures, and two grape varieties, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, which are the specialities of the two estates. The combination has made a rich and refined wine; a harmonious balance between the Argentinean and Bordeaux styles.

A beautiful concentration of fruit and aromas, Altan d'Aussières is a generous, full-bodied wine that offers a complex palette of flavours from deep within the identity of our terroir, with scents of the garrigue (broom, rock rose), and aromatic herbs (thyme, sage, juniper and rosemary). The batches produced by carbonic maceration give the blend a creamy, velvety and yet firm structure, with an aromatic palette of fresh, very ripe fruit (crushed berries, strawberries). This complex mosaic is easily identifiable, constituting the very specific Corbières identity marker that we wanted to bring out with the techniques used in Altan’s production. Altan d'Aussières thus offers a harmonious expression from the moment it is opened and does not need further bottle ageing.

Awards & Tasting Notes
Decanter 93 (World Wine Awards): Well made, juicy, and sleek, with brightness and restraint. Wild raspberries, red forest fruits, and some dark chocolate.