Spicy aroma. The flavor begins round and smooth; the finish is full and balanced, and the aroma is aromatic. An excellent accompaniment to grilled lamb or beef dishes. Drink from two years after harvest; keeps for up to five years after harvest.

Pierre-André Ournac is the place to go for artisanal, pure wines that reflect the authentic flavor of the region. Like the Cuvée Olric, made from 50% Syrah, 25% Mourvèdre, and 25% Carignan from twenty-five-year-old vines. The wine is not aged in oak barrels, but for fifteen months in concrete tanks. This method of maturation reveals the purest expression of the grape variety, such as the aromas of tobacco, leather, and mild spices derived from Mourvèdre. The palate is full-bodied and fresh. The soft, ripe tannins demonstrate the extensive expertise of the vineyard and cellar. This is appreciated at the Vinalies Internationales, the oenological competition, where this wine was awarded a silver medal. Not an artificial wine, but Minervois in its purest form.