Part of the “Nuages et Vents” range, Cumulo Nimbus comes from a plot of old vines at high altitude. The wine is complex and dense, combining power and finesse. Powerful notes of black fruits—cherry, blackcurrant, and raspberry—are enhanced by hints of pepper and licorice. The palate is refined, with a long, deep profile, elegant tannins, and a fresh, silky finish. A cuvée that is “chic and offers great fruity persistence.”(Terre de Vins – January 2020)
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Eye
Deep garnet color
Nose
Aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant, red currant, and raspberry. Hints of pepper, plum, and licorice.
Palate
Refined, full-bodied, and deep, with very elegant tannins. Beautiful length, with a fresh and silky finish.
Serve
At 17°C
Open
1 hour beforehand in a carafe
Drink before
2025
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs perfectly with wild boar stew, a rib of beef, a game pie, or even chocolate mousse...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 16/20 (2016 vintage) (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Laurent Delaunay has set up his winemaking facilities in Marseillette, a small wine-growing village not far from Carcassonne, and winemaker Vincent Charleux oversees operations there. These two enthusiasts of the Languedoc terroirs combine their talents to carefully select the best plots, winemaking methods, blends, and aging processes. Laurent Delaunay, along with his wife Catherine—an oenologist like himself—had already founded Les-Jamelles in 1991, a range of wines made from remarkable grape varieties. In late 2015, they purchased the La Métairie d’Alon estate in Limoux with the goal of producing exceptional Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays on the beautiful high-altitude terroir of Magrie. The estate comprises 25 hectares farmed organically and biodynamically, divided into 25 parcels that allow for single-vineyard selections and meticulously crafted cuvées. By the third vintage, their success was already evident. The “Solaire” Pinot Noir, produced from a north-facing clay plot, is breathtaking. This estate richly deserves a second star!
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Born into a family of Burgundian wine producers and merchants, Laurent Delaunay, a winemaker, founded Badet Clément & Cie and, in 2005, acquired the business founded in 1996 by Australian winemaker Nerida Abbott, creating Abbotts & Delaunay, a wine merchant and producer specializing in wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon region. In 2015, Laurent Delaunay purchased the Métairie d’Alon estate—with its 25 hectares of organically farmed vineyards—from Jean-Louis Denois, a well-known winemaker from Limoux.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2019 guide) 90/100 (2016 vintage) (A wonderful wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Winemaker recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
Customer Rating
3.8/5
based on 5 reviews
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