Its fruity and bold character, evident right from the nose, sweeps us into a whirlwind of fruit (wild raspberry) and richness, with supple tannins. A highly fruity, lively wine perfect for sharing with friends, brimming with energy and a vivid preview of what’s to come... A beautiful expression of the Corbières terroir!
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Nose
Fruity and rich, blackberry jam
Palate
A rich, luscious attack, supple tannins, and freshness
Serve
At 16-17°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with cold cuts, cheese, grilled meats, and more...
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Sophie Guiraudon, a consulting oenologist, couldn’t resist the call of the vineyard. With no family background in winemaking, she settled in 2000 south of Alaric, in a renovated sheep barn. A small plot—just enough (12 hectares)—to grow, vinify, age, and sell her wine all on her own. Certified organic.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100 (2020 vintage)
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Acquired in 2000 by Sophie Guiraudon, the estate then consisted of 4 hectares of old vines planted at high altitude on a cool terroir in the commune of Ribaute. Today, this trained oenologist cultivates 11 hectares organically, using a biodynamic approach, and is working to restore biodiversity, notably by replanting trees around the vineyards. Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, and Carignan express their purity thanks to a diverse geology dominated by clay-limestone with varying degrees of gravel and stones. This winemaker, who built this beautiful project from the ground up, vinifies without oak, focusing on purity.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. Gilles D. Posted on October 31, 2023
While remaining true to its southern character, this medium-bodied Corbières places the purity of the fruit, freshness, and the scent of the garrigue front and center on the palate. The palate is round, full-bodied, and generous, where the dense, smooth texture is enveloped by an abundance of concentrated, fresh black fruit—slightly musky—and carried by present, supple, and deep tannins. Intense finish, with a hint of powderiness. What more could one hope for than this lovely, indulgent cuvée with garrigue accents, shared among friends—tired but still cheerful after a hunting trip—with butcher’s merguez and glazed pork ribs, cooked over the embers of a BBQ? A score of 4 for this wine for friends, very pleasant to drink right now and at a price that has remained steady for two years—which is rare these days.
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Review by Ms. YVONNE S. Posted on 02/09/2025
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