"Thierry Tastu has selected and blended Syrah (55%), Grenache (25%), old Carignan and Mourvèdre (10% each) to produce this deep-colored cuvée with violet highlights. After an initial, slightly wild nose, the palette turns to plum jam, violets and a hint of oak (fermentation was completed in barrels). The ample attack opens onto a palate that is voluminous, round and subtle, sustained by tannins with a patina of toasted, cocoa-flavored flavors. A rich, distinguished and pleasant wine". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2018)
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Eye
Glossy purple colour
Nose
Beautiful aromas of red and black fruits (strawberry, blackberry) and fresh notes (blackcurrant, pine needles).
Mouth
Energetic on the palate: charming and full-bodied, with fruit, supple, silky tannins and a pleasant, homogenizing freshness.
Serve
at 16°-18°C
Open
Decanting
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairing
Perfect with prime rib with shallot confit or stewed dishes, stuffed tomatoes...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2018 guide) 14/20 (Good wine)
About the wine:
Fresh nose of raspberry, blueberry, pepper and violet, full-bodied, very aromatic palate, with length and a hint of bitterness on the finish.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2018 guide) 3*Coup de Coeur (Exceptional wine)
Rated domain (2018 guide) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
Thierry Tastu has selected and blended Syrah (55%), Grenache (25%), old Carignan and Mourvèdre (10% each) to produce this deep-colored cuvée with violet highlights. After an initial, slightly wild nose, the palette turns to plum jam, violets and a hint of oak (fermentation was completed in barrels). The ample attack opens onto a palate that's voluminous, round and subtle, sustained by tannins with a patina of toasted, cocoa-flavored flavors. A rich, distinguished and pleasant wine.
About the domain :
Family estate located on the northern slopes of the Alaric mountains. In five generations, its surface area has grown from 7 to 40 ha. At the helm since 1993, Thierry and Nelly Tastu are committed to quality.
Concours Général Agricole de Paris
Rated wine (guide 2017) Gold Medal (Concours Général Agricole Paris)
Customer rating
3.8/5
on 51 reviews
Note and review by M. ROBERT F. Published on 27/09/2022
good wine to keep for a while
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Note and review by M. FREDERIC B. Published on 08/09/2019
Lovely fruitiness accompanied by good length on the palate. Too bad the mid-palate is so hollow, as if there were an imbalance in this wine.
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Note and review by M. FABRICE C. Published on 03/01/2019
excellent , needs a little ageing...
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Note and review by M. FLEMMING C P. Published on 20/11/2018
Wonderful Languedoc, good balance, I love the blend ...
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Note and review by M. FLORIAN M. Published on 06/09/2018
Very good.
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Note and review by M. MALEK S. Published on 10/07/2018
A little disappointed. The wine is not very accomplished. A little bitter on the finish.
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Note and review by M. OLIVIER L. Published on 27/06/2018
fruity, with blackcurrant in the main, but also morello cherry and a strawberry finish. Full-bodied and velvety, a very good Q/P ratio for lovers of this type of wine.
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Note and review by M. JORDI P. Published on 27/06/2018
Perhaps it lacks persistence compared to other Corbières, but in my opinion a good wine without a doubt.
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Note and review by M. FRANCK D. Published on 17/06/2024
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Note and review by M. ROLAND D. Published on 22/01/2023
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