Domaine de la Bégude - IGP Méditerranée Thyrsus rouge 2021
90/100
Wine Enthusiast
89/100
RVF
In its purest form, the Thyrsus cuvée is vinified using natural methods, with no added sulfur or filtration, and aged for 6 months in amphorae. A pure expression of Mourvèdre, with a Mediterranean bouquet rich in black fruits and spices, and generous, crisp tannins. All the exuberance and freshness of Mourvèdre in a bottle!
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Eye
A deep garnet color with purplish highlights
Nose
A rich, elegant bouquet with aromas of wild berries, blackcurrants, and raspberries, complemented by spicy notes of black pepper, thyme, and violet
Palate
Generous, crisp tannins, with a finish featuring a subtle hint of toast and superb freshness
Serve
At 16-17°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink before
2030
Production
3,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with cold cuts and cheeses, braised meats, a rib of beef, or a leg of lamb seasoned with herbes de Provence. After a few years of aging, it will bring out the best in dishes with sauce and game…
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide): 4 stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
The terroir consists of marl and clay soils over a limestone base. Guillaume Tari and his wife manage this historic estate with passion and dedication. By preserving nature as much as possible, they produce wines that reflect their philosophy, according to which “quality is the sum of details, each of which demands precision.” Since the king of grape varieties, Mourvèdre, has the gift of expressing not only the character of its terroir but also that of its winemaker, the wines display a distinctly Bordeaux-style character—sophisticated and well-mannered—without ever betraying this splendid, untamed terroir overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (2023 guide) 89/100 (2020 vintage)
Rated estate (2023 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Guillaume and Soledad Tari, from Bordeaux, run this 500-hectare estate, at the heart of which lie 20 hectares of organically farmed vineyards. One of the main characteristics of this winery is its high-altitude location. At 410 meters, La Bégude enjoys a climate very different from that near the coast. With significant temperature variations between day and night, and a windy environment, the Mourvèdre grapes ripen slowly but surely. And on this “stony” terroir, the Grenache takes on a character rarely found in Bandol. With powerful aromas of black fruit and black olives, the reds (50% of the volume) always offer a warm character, at the upper limit of ripeness! The rosé is always remarkable for its unique vinosity. The 2019 red is admirably concentrated with a refined fruit expression. Let’s hope the next vintages follow this trend!
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated 90/100 (2020 vintage)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)