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Domaine Les Aurelles - Languedoc Aurel rouge 2018
97/100 Coup de Cœur
RVF
94/100
Bettane & Desseauve
93/100
James Suckling
"A truly exceptional vintage!"
Aurel makes its mark: ripe black fruits, floral freshness, and immediate vibrancy. The wine deepens with hints of spice, licorice, and a mineral backbone. Full-bodied and structured, supported by well-defined tannins, it displays a stunning balance. Quite simply, a great Languedoc!
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Eye
Deep, dark color with violet highlights
Nose
Complex and elegant, with aromas of ripe black fruits complemented by a floral freshness that adds a light touch to the overall profile
Palate
Refined, full-bodied, mineral-driven with a hint of sweet spice, perfectly balanced and structured, with fine, silky tannins and a long, earthy finish
Serve
Decant at 16°C
Open
1 hour before serving, or decant before serving
Drink before
2040+
Production
3500
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with a vegetable tian topped with a touch of black tapenade, grilled octopus, seared tuna, and free-range chicken thighs roasted with paprika...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100 (2017 vintage)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Located near Pézenas, about thirty kilometers from the Mediterranean, the Domaine des Aurelles, spanning just under ten hectares, boasts a dream terroir, one of a kind, blending basalt and gravel in a breathtaking landscape that stretches all the way to the Cévennes. Solen, the first cuvée, surpasses most Languedoc wines. Aurel is the grand vin. Both cuvées are released after a significant period of bottle aging and are not aged in oak. Aurel blanc is unique, released after several years in the cellar: this is a truly great wine for fine dining. Recently taken over by Matthieu Gufflet (Château Guiraud in Sauternes), a new chapter is beginning.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (2026 guide) 97/100 Favorite 2017 vintage)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
Over the past 30 years, the estate founded by Basile and Caroline Saint-Germain has become a standard-bearer for the Languedoc’s revival and a driving force for Pézenas. In late 2022, the estate was acquired by Bordeaux entrepreneur Matthieu Gufflet, owner of Château de Callac in the Graves, Château Guiraud in Sauternes, and Château des Bachelards in Fleurie. Two years later, Basile Saint-Germain officially handed the reins to Sandrine Garbay, director of the Gufflet estates, who continues the collaboration with winemaker Margarethe Chapelle. The 8.5 hectares of vineyards, cultivated biodynamically without certification, are planted on Quaternary terraces covered with rounded pebbles and scattered with basalt flows from the volcanoes of Auvergne. The grapes are then vinified in a bioclimatic cellar, whose energy efficiency supports the aging process. The harvest, subjected to rigorous sorting and aged for 4 to 5 years, yields a small selection of wines of rare purity.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100 (2017 vintage)
Customer rating
(2017 vintage)
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. ANTHONY G. Posted on September 19, 2023
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