21353 customer reviews

Mas Belles Eaux - Sainte-Hélène 2006

Coteaux du Languedoc|Red wine

4.1/5 (15 customers)

Rating: Wine Spectator 93/100, RVF 16/20, Gold Medal at the 2009 Concours des Grands Vins du Languedoc Roussillon
“It has an alluring aroma of sandalwood, with supple, luscious flavors of raspberry, red plum, cream, and allspice. Very pure and long on the finish, with notes of flan and white pepper. Syrah, Grenache, and Carignan.” (Wine Spectator - July 2009). A wine at its peak that will drink very well over the next 3 to 5 years.

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Estate

Domaine Mas Belles Eaux

Vintage

Sainte-Hélène

Vintage

2006

Designation

Coteaux du Languedoc

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

Syrah, Grenache, Carignan

Regions

gravelly areas located on the plateau

Viticulture

traditional with yield monitoring

Grape Harvest

carefully sorted and selected

Winemaking

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

Livestock farming

12 to 15 months in French oak barrels

Eye

dark, dense color

Nose

beautiful aromas of ripe fruit, spices, and woody notes

Palate

A rich, powerful, full-bodied, and harmonious wine

Serve

at 14-16°C

Open

1 hour ago

Drink from

2013

Drink before

2017

Production

30,000 bottles

Food and wine pairings

A déguster sur le l'agneau, du mouton, des plats provençaux, des gibiers ou des plats en sauce, même relevés...<br/>

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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 the springs that gave it its name, it covers nearly 100 hectares centered around a 19th-century folly. It has been owned by Axa Millésimes since 2003, which has devoted significant resources to reviving the 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, dominated by 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

4.1/5

based on 15 reviews

Review by Mr. CHRISTIAN M. Posted on May 22, 2013

A classic, unremarkable Languedoc wine, offering good value for money for those who enjoy the region’s typical style.