"For the 2018 vintage, the maturity of the year is evident in this cuvée. The nose is intense, with candied cherry, peppermint, and licorice. The palate is round, caressing, and delicate. Beautifully long finish with chocolate notes. " (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2022 - RVF). Born from pink stone, La Dot is an airy, chiseled, and taut wine. A beautiful bottle that pays tribute to the winemaker's grandmother, who received these plots as a wedding dowry.
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Eye
Deep carmine red color
Nose
Floral and fruity aromas (iris, violet, rose, red berries), evolving into spicy notes.
Mouth
Delicious, elegant texture and beautiful volume, finesse
Serve
At 13-15°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with roast poultry, white meats, lamb, andouillette sausage, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Marie-Élodie progresses year after year without compromising her ideals. She accepts this constraint despite the poor harvests of recent vintages in the northern appellations. The style has gained in precision and the finishes are smoother. Marie-Élodie has made no concessions; that's not her style! But she has probably lightened the touch, seeking less substance in favor of a more immediate and refined balance. The fact remains that the entire harvest brilliantly demonstrates its originality, and the wines, particularly in recent vintages, have real personality.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2022 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking and, as such, all the estates listed in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About wine:
For the 2018 vintage, the maturity of the year is evident in this cuvée. The nose is intense, with notes of candied cherry, peppermint, and licorice. The palate is round, caressing, and delicate. Beautifully long finish with chocolate notes.
About the estate:
If there were a sign at Clos de Mez, it would read "Marie-Élodie Zighera, artisan winemaker"! Her vineyard (certified organic in 2019) is divided into two crus, with Fleurie at its center. Passionate about whole-cluster fermentation, she did not buy any grapes despite the recent hailstorms that affected her Fleurie vines. Since her first vintage in 2006, she has evolved towards wines that are still structured but easier to drink. One winter in barrels, one in bulk and one in bottles: this is why her vintages seem old-fashioned amid the rush for easy-drinking wines.
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. CHRISTIAN C. Published on 09/06/2022
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Review and opinion by Mr. FLORIAN C. Published on 03/27/2022
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