Mas Belles Eaux - Sainte-Hélène 2007
2*Étoiles
Hachette
"The estate takes its name from the numerous springs that flow across its lands, at the foot of a plateau of small Villafranchian pebbles. Although it dates back to the 17th century, it features a new winemaking cellar and a modern bottling facility that allow for a 'tailor-made' approach to the various vintages. The result is admirable in this 2007, which combines power and finesse. The nose bursts with a rich bouquet of blackberry and crushed blackcurrant, rhubarb, garrigue, and menthol. Vanilla rounds out the profile on the palate, supported by a full-bodied, long finish with silky tannins. A sumptuous wine for connoisseurs.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2015)
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Eye
beautiful garnet-red dress
Nose
with notes of very ripe, powerful fruit, intensely fragrant flowers (lilies), and a hint of leather
Palate
Very spicy, with dense tannins and toasty aromas. A wine with lovely balance and freshness
Serve
at 14-16°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2017
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with lamb, mutton, Provençal dishes, game, or dishes served in sauce—even spicy ones...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (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 Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2011 guide) 2** stars (Outstanding wine)
About the wine:
The estate takes its name from the numerous springs that flow across its lands, at the foot of a plateau of small Villafranchian pebbles. Although it dates back to the 17th century, it features a new winemaking cellar and a modern bottling facility that allow for a "tailored" approach to the various vintages. The result is admirable in this 2007, which combines power and finesse. The nose bursts with a rich bouquet of blackberry and crushed blackcurrant, rhubarb, garrigue, and menthol. Vanilla rounds out the profile on the palate, supported by a full-bodied, long-lasting structure with silky tannins. A sumptuous wine for connoisseurs.
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.
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