“A top-tier cuvée whose very long barrel aging (24 months) has not dulled its aromas—quite the contrary. The nose is very elegant, revealing notes of blackberry, raspberry, and peony against a subtly oaky backdrop. The same elegance characterizes the palate, which captivates with its full-bodied texture, its refined tannins, and its fruit that has fully integrated the oak. Powerful, harmonious, and with excellent aging potential.”(Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2021)
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Eye
A deep garnet color with violet highlights
Nose
Intense and complex, with notes of blackberry, blackcurrant, black pepper, licorice, and hints of balsamic
Palate
Rich and full-bodied, with a silky, delicate texture. A minty finish against a backdrop of sweet spices and mocha. Beautiful complexity and freshness.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with a lamb tagine, a grilled or roasted cut of beef, or a chorizo risotto...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide) 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Robert Joyeux has balanced his career as an industrialist with the extensive renovation of the estate, enabling him to create the Corbières of his dreams: elegant and expressing the complexity and diversity of its terroirs. Since 2011, he and his wife Geneviève have devoted themselves full-time to their estate, and their son Hubert has recently joined them to promote this fine wine around the world. The estate has been certified organic since 2013; the grapes are tended to perfection, with gentle extractions, no crushing of the grapes, and gravity-fed processing, resulting in generous yet refined and authentic wines. The Inédite cuvée displays depth and structure, while the exuberant and character-filled Cuvée Numéro 1 lives up to its name. We were also charmed by the new La Coume cuvée, which is lively and fresh. The whites and rosés are delicious.
Decanter
Wine rated 96/100
About the wine:
Rich aromas of coconut, raisins, licorice, and black fruits; on the palate, notes of juniper, blackcurrant, cherry, cinnamon, clove, elegant chocolate, and smooth, soft tannins.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2021 guide): 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
A top-tier vintage whose very long barrel aging (24 months) has not dulled its aromas—quite the contrary. The nose is exceptionally elegant, revealing notes of blackberry, raspberry, and peony against a subtly oaky backdrop. The same elegance characterizes the palate, which captivates with its full-bodied texture, its refined tannins, and its fruit that has fully integrated the oak. Powerful, harmonious, and with excellent aging potential.
About the estate:
La Cendrillon? A hamlet in Ornaisons, at the foot of the Fontfroide massif, an old inn along the Roman road that connected the Narbonnaise region to Aquitaine. A native of the region, entrepreneur Robert Joyeux took over the family estate in 1993 and spared no expense on investments: new plantings, construction of a wine cellar. Today, 42 hectares have been certified organic since late 2012.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 93/100
Rated: Recommended
Customer rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. FABRICE & MATHIS P. Published on 10/17/2025
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Review by Mr. JEAN LUC V. Posted on 02/01/2023
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