Cabalié Origine 2022
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Cabalié began as a crazy idea. Winemaker Hervé Sabardeil wanted to make a red wine in the dark, rich style that ancient Romans once drank in his home, southern France’s Agly Valley. The kind of powerful, yet effortlessly smooth, red that vineyard workers and locals still sip in cafés. As you likely already know, he pulled it off.
Since its inaugural vintage, Cabalié has won thousands of fans among our customers and a serious stack of medals, 90+ point scores and praise from competitions and critics worldwide. Now, for the all-new ‘Origine’ cuvée, Hervé has gone back to where the Cabalié story started...
When he made the original Cabalié, Hervé sourced some of the grapes from special vineyards planted with ancient vines, many over 100 years old. But since these gnarled heirlooms produce precious few grapes, the low supply and expensive prices meant that he couldn’t always get his hands on enough of them. That’s all changed now—when the old grower retired, Hervé finally bought the vineyards.
‘Origine’ is made entirely from the grapes of these prized vineyards—and you can taste the difference in the glass. A classic, oak-aged blend of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah, it offers the richness, power and lusciously mouthfilling texture only ancient vines can provide. And the 2022 release arrives with a gold medal from Gilbert & Gaillard.
Whether you enjoy the wine on its own or with food, you’ll soon taste the proof: ‘Origine’ is the best Cabalié yet. Act now to secure your share.
Cabalié began as a crazy idea. Winemaker Hervé Sabardeil wanted to make a red wine in the dark, rich style that ancient Romans once drank in his home, southern France’s Agly Valley. The kind of powerful, yet effortlessly smooth, red that vineyard workers and locals still sip in cafés. As you likely already know, he pulled it off.
Since its inaugural vintage, Cabalié has won thousands of fans among our customers and a serious stack of medals, 90+ point scores and praise from competitions and critics worldwide. Now, for the all-new ‘Origine’ cuvée, Hervé has gone back to where the Cabalié story started...
When he made the original Cabalié, Hervé sourced some of the grapes from special vineyards planted with ancient vines, many over 100 years old. But since these gnarled heirlooms produce precious few grapes, the low supply and expensive prices meant that he couldn’t always get his hands on enough of them. That’s all changed now—when the old grower retired, Hervé finally bought the vineyards.
‘Origine’ is made entirely from the grapes of these prized vineyards—and you can taste the difference in the glass. A classic, oak-aged blend of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah, it offers the richness, power and lusciously mouthfilling texture only ancient vines can provide. And the 2022 release arrives with a gold medal from Gilbert & Gaillard.
Whether you enjoy the wine on its own or with food, you’ll soon taste the proof: ‘Origine’ is the best Cabalié yet. Act now to secure your share.
Mark Hoddy
Southern France wine expert
