Domaine des Capriers - IGP Côtes de Thongue Octave rouge 2021
"It certainly has character, but it's also very elegant—it pairs perfectly with roasted meats, game in sauce..."
Octave Rouge opens with aromas of candied red berries, tapenade, dark chocolate, and garrigue. Supported by powerful yet well-integrated tannins, the palate stands out for its richness, complexity, and long, spicy finish.
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Eye
Dark dress
Nose
Powerful and complex, with aromas of candied red berries, tapenade, dark chocolate, and garrigue
Palate
Full of character and great elegance. Powerful, well-integrated tannins. A long, spicy finish.
Serve
At 16°C
Open
1 hour in advance in a carafe
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with roasted meats, game in sauce, blue-veined cheeses, mixed salads (gizzards, liver), and chocolate-based desserts…
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to expectations for its appellation(s))
About the estate:
In Puissalicon, a charming little feudal village nestled between the sea and the mountains, the unique wines of Domaine des Capriers are born. The estate stretches from north to south along the Libron River. This gives it a wide variety of terroirs, ranging from the Villafranchian terraces in the north to the pink gravelly marl in the south, passing through the limestone sandstone hills. Marion and Mathieu Vergnes, a young winemaking sibling duo in love with this terroir, have taken over the family estate and produce high-quality wines there: the red Les-Larmes-d’Emma, a signature cuvée full of character; the red Rêve-de-Louis, a rich and easy-drinking wine; the new Octave cuvée, with definite potential; and the aromatic and crystal-clear Les-Larmes-d’Emma rosé. The two whites, Larmes-d’Emma (100% Viognier) and Rêve-de-Louis, are highly aromatic, well-defined, lively, and balanced.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Marion Kergines and her brother Mathieu Vergnes, who are self-taught but come from a family of winemakers, took over the reins of this family-owned estate (30 hectares) in 2001. In 2003, they built a new winery and began marketing their wines.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 3 reviews
Review and comment by Mr. GILLES D. Published on July 2, 2023
My initial impression of this characterful wine was somewhat mixed—and for good reason: it strikes me as still in its prime. A direct and powerful attack, with tannins that are still tight, a substantial body that lends opulence, a solid structure without being excessive, and a fleshy, slightly dense texture that is rich in aromas of blackcurrant, menthol, and garrigue, blended with a subtle toasty note. A hint of warmth marks the vigorous, spicy, and still firm finish. The tannins will benefit from being allowed to mellow in the cellar for at least two full years. Pairs well with braised pork tenderloin in a porcini mushroom sauce or game dishes. As is, rated 3.8.
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Review by Mr. ALEXANDRE B. Published on 12/29/2025
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Review by Mr. ERIC C. Posted on August 4, 2023
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