# Cuvée Spéciale 18.19

- **Producer:** Olivier Cohen, Les Vignes d'Olivier
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Syrah, Carignan, Grenache
- **Region:** Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €32
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, black plum, liquorice, eucalyptus, dried herbs, leather, earth, dried fruit

## About this wine

The Cuvée Spéciale 18.19 by Olivier Cohen, Les Vignes d'Olivier, is a red still wine from the Languedoc region of France, classified as Vin de France. It is a distinctive non-vintage blend, combining the harvests of 2018 and 2019, featuring Syrah, Carignan, and Grenache. Olivier Cohen, a winemaker with a passion for natural wine, established his estate in 2014, focusing on organic farming and minimal intervention. His vineyards are located in Argelliers, Hérault. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes allowing the terroir to express itself fully, with practices like whole-bunch fermentation and no chemical inputs in the vineyard or cellar.

## Interesting facts

- A special blend of two vintages (2018 & 2019) for a unique profile.
- Farmed organically with zero chemical inputs.
- Vinified using whole bunches, a hallmark of natural winemaking.
- Olivier Cohen gained experience with renowned natural winemakers.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus tannins and ripe fruit notes complement the protein and fat in richer meat dishes, while its spice and freshness cut through richness and stand up to robust flavors. The herbal undertones in the wine can echo herbs used in cooking.

## Wine making process

The Cuvée Spéciale 18.19 is produced by Olivier Cohen using a natural winemaking approach. The grapes are farmed organically, with a commitment to avoiding all chemical inputs. Vinification involves the use of whole bunches, a technique that contributes to the wine's structure and aromatic complexity. This cuvée is a non-vintage blend, combining the 2018 and 2019 harvests, a deliberate choice to create a wine with a unique and layered profile. The winemaking process emphasizes minimal intervention, allowing the natural characteristics of the grapes and terroir to shine through.