Château Carpe Diem - Côtes de Provence rouge 2018
15-16/20
RVF
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
1*Étoile
Hachette
“Silky, flavorful, and easy-drinking, this wine was crafted with drinkability in mind; it is floral, delicate, and elegant, and impresses with its beautiful, ripe, and well-balanced fruit. Still young and promising, yet already delicious, it can be enjoyed now or cellared for a little while longer.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Wine Guide) What a vibrant wine!
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Eye
An intense, clean color with purplish highlights
Nose
Expressive notes of dark fruits, intense and spicy
Palate
Beautiful depth, with firm yet very silky tannins. Slightly jammy blackberry, a hint of smokiness, and a touch of minerality.
Serve
At 14-16°C
Drink before
2023
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with grilled beef, lamb chops with herbes de Provence...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2020 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Selected Estate (An estate or winery that has impressed us with one or more of its wines, though we are unable to offer a general assessment of the style of its entire lineup)
About the wine:
Silky, flavorful, and easy-drinking, this wine was crafted with drinkability in mind; it is floral, delicate, and elegant, and impresses with its beautiful, ripe, and well-balanced fruit. Still young and promising, yet already delicious, it can be enjoyed now or cellared for a little while longer.
About the estate:
Carpe Diem, the famous Latin phrase, means “Seize the day without worrying about tomorrow.” It’s a motto taken to heart by Albéric Philippon, who took over the estate in 2013. Situated on the clay-limestone soils of Cotignac, the estate now spans 30 hectares. Visitors to the region can find the winemaker and his wines every Tuesday at the Cotignac market.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2020) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
This cuvée, made from Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvèdre, Grenache, and Carignan, boasts a deep red color with violet hues. On the nose, it reveals aromas of raspberry, violet, and spices. A crisp attack leads to a full-bodied, round palate with well-integrated tannins and a lovely, slightly peppery finish.
About the estate:
In 2013, Albéric Philipon took over the estate from a family of winemakers who were retiring. The vineyard is located in Cotignac, in the heart of Provence Verte, and covers 18 hectares. In addition to these, there are 12 hectares located in a neighboring village, which the family has been leasing since 2017. All of the vineyards are cultivated using organic farming methods.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2020 guide) 15-16/20 (Very good wine)
About the wine:
A beautiful energy derived from the clay-limestone soils gives structure to this modern red wine, with slightly rounded tannins.
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