“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 style as the Minervois, it appears more complex but follows the same profile; 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, and notes of humus and tobacco
Palate
Rich, full-bodied, with plenty of substance and well-integrated tannins. A finish of stewed fruit and pastry.
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 production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Laurent Delaunay has set up his winemaking facilities in Marseillette, a small wine-growing village not far from Carcassonne, and winemaker Vincent Charleux is in charge of them. These two enthusiasts for the Languedoc terroirs pool their talents to carefully select the vineyards, winemaking techniques, blends, and aging processes. Laurent Delaunay, along with his wife Catherine—an oenologist like himself—had already founded 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, which allow for plot-specific selections and meticulously crafted cuvées. By its third vintage, the estate’s success was already evident. The “Solaire” Pinot Noir, produced from a north-facing clay plot, is breathtaking. This estate more than 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 winegrowers and merchants, Laurent Delaunay, a winemaker, founded Badet Clément & Cie and then, in 2005, acquired the business founded in 1996 by Australian winemaker 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—with 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 offers tremendous value!
Customer Rating
3.4/5
based on 5 reviews
Review and rating by Mr. STEPHANE S. Posted on November 14, 2022
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