# Arinarnoa Le Fantasque (2019)

- **Producer:** Domaine De Mayrac
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Arinarnoa
- **Region:** Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Average price:** €19
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, liquorice, blackberry, black pepper

## About this wine

Arinarnoa Le Fantasque 2019 is a red wine from IGP Haute Vallée de l'Aude, France, produced by Domaine de Mayrac. The primary grape is Arinarnoa, a cross between Merlot and Petit Verdot. Domaine de Mayrac is an organic and biodynamic estate located in the Limoux region, with vineyards at high altitudes on clay-limestone soils. The winery emphasizes minimal intervention winemaking, allowing the terroir to express itself.

## Interesting facts

- Arinarnoa is a relatively new grape, a hybrid of Merlot and Petit Verdot.
- Domaine de Mayrac has been practicing organic farming since 1987.
- Vineyards are situated at altitudes reaching 550 meters.
- The wine is made with natural yeasts for fermentation.

## Food pairing

The full body and structured tannins of this wine make it well-suited to richer, protein-heavy dishes. The tannins bind with proteins in the meat, softening the wine and making the food taste less fatty. The wine's potential spice notes can complement savory herbs and spices in dishes.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process at Domaine de Mayrac for Arinarnoa Le Fantasque involves fermentation using natural yeasts, with minimal to no sulfite additions. The estate practices organic and biodynamic farming, with vineyards situated at high altitudes. The philosophy is to allow the unique terroir of the Haute Vallée de l'Aude to express itself through the wine, with a focus on minimal intervention.