"A Syrah full of freshness, peppery and spicy, but without the wild character of the maquis. The palate is rich and full, luscious and mellow." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2021 - RVF) A sure bet!
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Eye
Dark red/purple dress
Nose
Aromas of ripe fruit, violet, and nutmeg
Mouth
Spicy, peppery with roasted notes
Serve
At 15-16°C
Drink before
2025-2030
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with game, red meat or meat in sauce, and strong cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
3-star rating (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
At the end of the 1980s, Frédéric and François Alary were among the few winemakers who literally reinvented Côtes-du-Rhône and its villages, bringing a level of exacting standards, sensitivity, and rigor to its production that were completely foreign to many of their colleagues. Over the following decades, they turned their estate into one of the most appealing and consistent ambassadors for Côtes-du-Rhône. With their 25 hectares of biodynamically farmed vines and an impressive heritage of old vines, they know how to craft wines that combine fullness and pleasure. Always solidly structured but without any harsh tannins, expressing ripe fruit with precision, their red wines are never better than after one to three years of aging, depending on the cuvée and vintage. As for the white wines, they blossom with smooth, full-bodied textures and discreet minerality.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2019 guide) 92-94/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2019 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
This cuvée normally spends two years in oak barrels [...]. A blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, and Syrah, Haut Coustias 2017 appears slightly more open than the Les Douyes single vineyard wine, but has similar notes of licorice, plums, and black cherries. It is full-bodied, rich, and velvety, with a long finish.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2023 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:
A Syrah full of freshness, peppery and spicy, but without the wild character of the maquis. The palate is rich and full, lush and mellow.
About the estate:
Frédéric and François Alary, who arrived in 1984, handed over the reins of this estate, which had belonged to the Alary family since the 17th century. Thanks to the efforts of the two brothers and their colossal work, the estate reached the pinnacle of success, thanks to respectful farming practices and precise wines, both white and red, from the beautiful terroir of Cairanne. With no one to take up the torch, the estate was sold in 2020 to the Abeille-Fabre family, owners of Château Mont-Redon in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
James Suckling
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. THIERRY P. Published on 10/04/2022
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Note and opinion by Mr. MICHEL G. Published on 06/06/2021
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