Domaine de Saumarez - Coteaux du Languedoc S' 2017

Coteaux du Languedoc|Red wine|Organic

3.1/5 (18 customers)

A true Favorite —this vintage is bursting with fruit and charm, but there’s more to it than that! With notes of black fruit, truffle, prune, cedar, and blueberry, a full-bodied palate, lovely acidity, and refined tannins, this is a versatile wine that will appeal to everyone. Irresistible!

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Estate

Domaine de Saumarez

Vintage

2017

Designation

Coteaux du Languedoc

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

60% Grenache, 40% Syrah

Terroirs

Vineyards on very stony slopes composed of quartz, schist, and limestone dating back to the Jurassic period

Viticulture

Organic Farming

Grape Harvest

Hand-harvested and placed in small crates, then destemmed before being transferred to raw concrete tanks

Winemaking

Short daily pump-overs that ensure effective extraction of phenolic compounds

Livestock farming

Aged in used barrels (45%) of various sizes, as well as in tanks (55%) for one year to soften the tannins

Alcohol content

14%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Deep red dress

Nose

A concentration of dark fruits, with notes of truffles, prunes, cedar, and blueberries

Palate

Full-bodied on the palate with good acidity and firm tannins that support flavors of prunes, truffles, and spiced cake

Serve

At 18°C

Drink before

2023

Food and wine pairings

It pairs perfectly with everyday meals, especially grilled or roasted meat and lamb tagine

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Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2019 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

Liz Williamson is from New Zealand and Robin is English. In 2004, they chose the Jurassic limestone and flint soil of the Murviel-lès-Montpellier hills—a site near Roman ruins offering a stunning view of the Mediterranean—to establish their estate: 13 hectares cultivated using organic farming methods.

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated estate (2021 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)

About the estate:

Robin Williamson is English, and Liz is from New Zealand. In 2004, they found this vineyard in the Grès de Montpellier region to start their new life as winemakers. The estate quickly earned organic certification, and the diversity of its wines—sparkling, white, and red—is truly delightful! They have expanded the estate’s acreage from 6.5 hectares when they first settled here to 14 hectares today. We are delighted to welcome them here.

Customer rating

3.1/5

based on 18 reviews