Part 2 - Interview - Jacques Castany - Winemaker - Domaine de L'Edre

It was not some of the best reviews and ratings of the whole Languedoc area for the wines of the young Domaine de l’Edre which brought me to visit this wine estate recently. But it was the passion for wine from two men who decided to make quality wine as a hobby on Week ends apart from their main jobs one day!                   Apart from the warm welcome I received from Jacques Castany the winemaker, I had the opportunity to taste his wines too. From his basic but fine whites (Carrement Blanc 2007, 2006) and reds (Carrement Rouges 2007 and 2005) to the premium Edre 2007 still in barrels, they were all very approachable even at that young age. Edre 2007 had another 3 month of barrel maturation to go but was already very drinkable! The aromatics were profound, with blackberry, liquorice, floral and stone. Full bodied and seamless with silky tannins and a 10+ seconds length, it deserves a very good to excellent rating. Problem is, he made 9 barrels of Edre 2007 which are already sold and I also understand the 2008 is already pretty much reserved! Read the intervew here.