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Mas Belles Eaux - Les Coteaux 2008

Coteaux du Languedoc|Red wine

3.9/5 (18 customers)

Notes: Robert Parker 91/100, RVF 16/20, Gault Millau 16/20, Gold Medal at the 2011 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
“This 2008 is characterized by its finesse, with aromas of smoke, black fruits, and spices. Round on the attack, full-bodied, and well-raised with great finesse on the palate, this wine has the delicacy required to pair with a shoulder of lamb or spit-roasted hare.” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2012 - Gault Millau)

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Estate

Domaine Mas Belles Eaux

Vintage

Les Coteaux

Vintage

2008

Designation

Coteaux du Languedoc

Region

Languedoc

Grape Varieties

70% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre

Terroirs

gravelly slopes composed of Villafranchian gravel

Viticulture

traditional with yield monitoring

Wine Making

Fermentation in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless steel tanks. Long maceration: 30–40 days

Livestock Farming

15 months in French oak barrels that have held 1 to 3 vintages

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

dark, dense color

Nose

with notes of dark fruit and spices

Palate

The wine is round, supple, and full-bodied

Serve

at 14-16°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2012

Drink before

2018

Food and Wine Pairings

A wine that pairs very well with game birds (duck, woodcock, pheasant...), spicy dishes, and cheeses...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2015 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)

About the estate:

This sprawling estate is located north of Pézenas. Surrounded by springs—which gave the estate its name—it covers nearly 100 hectares spread out around a 19th-century folly. It has been owned by Axa Millésimes since 2003, which has devoted significant effort to reviving this brand.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Rated 2** stars (Successful production)

About the estate:

Its name is linked to the many springs that flow around the farmhouse before emptying into the Peyne River. The vineyard spans 75 hectares of hillsides north of Pézenas. The terroir here is complex and varied, with a predominance of Villafranchian gravel over red clay and alluvial deposits. The entire Mas Belles Eaux vineyard has been reorganized around traditional Languedoc grape varieties: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Carignan.

Customer Rating

3.9/5

based on 18 reviews

Review by Mr. PIERRE AXEL S. Published on December 4, 2013

A revelation! This wine has it all! It’s well-rounded, with a superb balance between powerful tannins and complex fruitiness, very spicy, and a superb finish! When’s the next sale? Exceptional value for the price and a real treat!