"The Syrah-Grenache blend of the 2018 Corbières A Tire d'Aile seems to emphasize the Syrah side, with peppery aromas and notes of blueberry, garrigue, and crushed stone. Made in the same vein as the Minervois, it appears more complex but follows the same style; medium-bodied, supple, and ready to drink over the next few years. Just like its counterpart, it’s a sure bet! ” (Wine Advocate 2020 – Joe Czerwinski)
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Eye
A very deep black color
Nose
Floral (violet), delicate black fruit, blended with subtle spices (white pepper), black olive, notes of humus and tobacco
Palate
Rich, full-bodied, with plenty of depth and well-integrated tannins. The finish features notes of stewed fruit and pastries.
Serve
At 17°C
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with game, red meat, spit-roasted rabbit, and poultry...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the estate:
Laurent Delaunay has established his winemaking facilities in Marseillette, a small wine-growing village not far from Carcassonne, and the winemaker Vincent Charleux oversees them. These two enthusiasts of the Languedoc terroirs pool their talents to carefully select the vineyards, winemaking methods, blends, and aging processes. Laurent Delaunay, along with his wife Catherine—an oenologist like himself—had already created Les-Jamelles in 1991, a range of wines made from remarkable grape varieties. In late 2015, they purchased the La Métairie d’Alon estate in Limoux with the goal of producing exceptional Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays on the beautiful high-altitude terroir of Magrie. The estate comprises 25 hectares cultivated using organic and biodynamic methods, divided into 25 plots that allow for single-vineyard selections and bespoke cuvées. By the third vintage, success was already evident. The sunny Pinot Noir cuvée, produced on a north-facing clay plot, is breathtaking. This estate richly deserves a second star!
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Born into a family of Burgundian winemakers and wine merchants, Laurent Delaunay, an oenologist, founded Badet Clément & Cie and then, in 2005, acquired the business established in 1996 by Australian oenologist Nerida Abbott, creating Abbotts & Delaunay, a wine merchant and producer specializing in wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon region. In 2015, Laurent Delaunay purchased the Métairie d'Alon estate and its 25 hectares of organically farmed vineyards from Jean-Louis Denois, a well-known winemaker from Limoux.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2020 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The Syrah-Grenache blend of the 2018 Corbières A Tire d'Aile seems to emphasize the Syrah side, with peppery aromas and notes of blueberry, garrigue, and crushed stone. Made in the same vein as the Minervois, it seems more complex but follows the same style; medium-bodied, supple, and ready to drink over the next few years. Just like its counterpart, it’s a fantastic value!
Customer rating
3.4/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. STEPHANE S. Posted on November 14, 2022
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