Les Armières showcases the terroir of Domaine de la Garance, embodying its identity. The vines are centuries old, the Carignan grape variety well suited to the soil. There is fruit, acidity, substance and the desire to produce a truly great red wine, which can also be cellared thanks to its development in the bottle.
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Eye
deep purple color
Nose
aromas of red fruits: blackcurrant buds, garrigue with a hint of fresh mint
Mouth
nice balance between acidity, fruit, and body
Serve
decant at 14-16°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with pepper-crusted duck breast, beef stew with porcini mushrooms...
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rating (2018 guide) 16/20 + Favorite (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2019 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
After a period as a cooperative, Pierre Quinonero and Murielle Clavier bottled their first vintage in 1998. Located at the foot of the village of Caux, the vineyard includes old Carignan vines and ancient Ugni and Clairette vines, some of which are over a hundred years old. The Grenache and Syrah vines that have been replanted are the result of mass selection. In the cellar built with friends, the option of whole harvest with long maceration produces a red wine, Les Armières (90% Carignan), with solid acidity and tannins refined in concrete vats and wooden casks. Refusing to take the easy route, the small production of white wine is aged for a long time and is highly original. The demanding style sometimes makes the wines difficult for novices to appreciate.
Customer rating
4.1/5
based on 9 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. FABRICE F. Published on 02/10/2019
1 bottle in 2018, decanted then rebottled in the morning for evening meals, explosive nose of red fruit, then cherry brandy (kirsch), "airy" palate, melted tannins, very light acidity, very good wine.
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Review and opinion by Mr. DIDIER D. Published on 06/19/2018
rich and subtle at the same time, with all the scents of the garrigue
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Note and opinion by Mr. GORAN G. Published on 02/10/2024
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Note and opinion by Mr. LAURENT D. Published on January 20, 2022
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Review and opinion by Mr. CLAUDE L. Published on 09/18/2021
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Note and opinion by Mr. DOMINIQUE M. Published on January 12, 2020
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Review and opinion by Mr. PIERRE D. Published on 08/07/2019
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Review and opinion by Mr. FABIEN D. Published on 07/10/2019
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Review and opinion by Mr. LAURENT S. Published on 03/14/2019
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