A vibrant ruby color, a blend of red and black fruits, and a rich, crisp attack. The Syrah, which makes up the majority of the blend, brings structure and spice to a generous palate with well-integrated tannins.
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Eye
Vibrant ruby color
Nose
Rich, full-bodied, and fruity, with aromas of strawberry and raspberry, along with subtle notes of blackcurrant and small black berries
Palate
Full-bodied, generous, and velvety, with silky, well-integrated tannins
Serve
At 16°C
Drink before
2027
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs very well with small game, a chicken liver salad, roasted red meat...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide): 2* Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Robert Joyeux juggled his career as an industrialist with the extensive renovation of the property, which allowed him to create the Corbières of his dreams—an elegant wine that expresses the complexity and variety of its terroirs. Since 2011, he and his wife Geneviève have devoted themselves full-time to their estate, and their son Hubert has just joined them there to promote this beautiful wine around the world. The estate has been certified organic since 2013; the grapes are tended to perfection, and gentle extraction methods—combined with the absence of any crushing and the use of gravity-fed processing—result in wines that are generous yet refined and authentic. The “Inédite” cuvée displays depth and structure, while the “Numéro 1” cuvée—exuberant and full of character—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.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
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 and the construction of a wine cellar. Today, 42 hectares have been certified organic since late 2012.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2023 guide) 89/100
Rated "Recommended"
About the wine:
The 2020 Corbières Essentielle is cut from the same cloth as the 2019, with a spicy, full-bodied, peppery character, as well as a round, straightforward, and delicious palate. It is well-balanced, with ripe tannins, and will drink well for 3 or 4 years, or even longer.