Region: IGP Pays d’Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon - France
Grapes: 90%Grenache & 10%Mourvèdre
Color: Intense peony
Scents: Spicy grilled nose with blackberries, Mediterranean herbs and mineral notes
Palate: Spiced attack, firm texture, mouth-filling with supportive tannins and a very long fruity finish
Food Pairing: Mediterranean dishes, lamb stew, chicken tajine, even strawberries or chocolate cake
The goddess Cébenna gave her name to Les Cévennes, the mountains that form the southern part of the Massif Central, and her silhouette to the Caroux peak (1,020 metres) close to the vineyard. Ex Arena is Latin for “out of the sand,” a nod to the unique soil that produces this wine.
Robert Parker 92 Pts