Clos Centeilles - Minervois La Livinière Le Clos 2016
93/100
RVF
"The estate's eponymous cuvée, blending a complexity of flavors. A harmonious wine, immediately smooth, simply superb!"
"You quickly fall under the spell of its aromas of thyme, rockrose, and black pepper. Complex and smooth, this blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre is enhanced by particularly fresh tannins. The slender palate concludes with a vetiver finish that gives it tremendous momentum" (La RVF Revue, May 2024).
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Eye
Deep garnet color
Nose
Powerful and harmonious, complexity between camphor and menthol notes, floral touches
Mouth
Combining power and finesse, a dense texture with a velvety feel, notes of black fruit with spicy hints, a long, elegant and comforting finish.
Serve
At 16°C - 17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with roasted or grilled meats, game, pigeon breast, a beautiful cheese platter...
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rating (2024 guide) 93/100 (May 2024 review)
Rated estate (2024 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About wine:
You'll quickly fall under the spell of its aromas of thyme, rockrose, and black pepper. Complex and smooth, this blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre is enhanced by particularly fresh tannins. The slender palate concludes with a vetiver finish that gives it tremendous momentum.
About the estate:
This unique property, located in the poetic setting of the Causse de Siran, is run by Cécile Boyer-Domergue, with the continued support of her mother Patricia. Their wines are the result of exemplary integrity, focused on the cultivation of rare or forgotten grape varieties. The fruit expression on the nose is always slightly candied, while on the palate the wines display a rare elegance and great finesse of texture, particularly the pure Cinsault wines. The great vintages are only sold at their peak. The estate produces a lovely dry white wine made from forgotten varieties: Araignan Blanc, Riveyrenc Blanc and Gris, as well as a passerillé wine, Erme, in the spirit of the "noble wines" once produced in Minervois. We must applaud the uniqueness and strength of this approach, both winemaking and memorial, which offers an important benchmark not only for Minervois, but for the entire Languedoc region.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 1 review
Note and opinion by Mr. PHILIPPE R. Published on 10/26/2024
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