Château La Voulte-Gasparets 2013

Patrick Reverdy and his son Laurent are deeply attached to their Carignan vines, which have become a specialty of the Corbières-Boutenac terroir. This vineyard lies right in the heart of the designated appellation for this wine. The entry-level wine is a benchmark in the Corbières region. The “Romain-Pauc” cuvée—named in honor of a family ancestor—blends Carignan and Grenache vines well into their forties with younger Syrah and Mourvèdre vines.

Driven by a desire to showcase the unique character of the Boutenac terroir, five generations have built the reputation of this leading Corbières estate. Patrick Reverdy and his son Laurent have focused on highlighting their old Carignan vines, the backbone of their production. Vinified using carbonic maceration, Carignan makes up half of the blend for the iconic Romain Pauc cuvée. While many producers in the Corbières region are advancing rapidly, La Voulte-Gasparets has kept pace and, in recent vintages, has produced consistently high-quality wines that, moreover, often age beautifully.