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Domaine Gassier - Costières de Nîmes Lou Coucardié rouge 2017
Domaine Gassier - Costières de Nîmes Lou Coucardié Red 2017

Domaine Gassier - Costières de Nîmes Lou Coucardié rouge 2017

Costières de Nîmes|Red wine|Organic
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3.2/5 (4 customers)

93-95/100

Jeb Dunnuck

90-92/100

Robert Parker

91/100

James Suckling

15,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

full-bodied
rich
long finale
red meat
“The 2017 Costières de Nîmes Lou Coucardié reminds me a bit of a classic, old-school Bandol with its ripe, seductive, and incredibly full-bodied profile. Bursting with fruit and offering plenty of aromas of spiced meat, garrigue, pepper, and new saddle leather, along with full-bodied richness, soft tannins, and a long finish, this is one hell of a Costières de Nîmes. It can be enjoyed now, but it has enough tannins to warrant a short period of aging and should age beautifully for over a decade. [...]” (Jeb Dunnuck)

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Estate

Domaine Gassier

Vintage

Lou Coucardié

Vintage

2017

Designation

Costières de Nîmes

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

55% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache, 15% Syrah

Regions

Worn pebbles and silty sand, safre, and calcareous clay

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

30% whole clusters, no added sulfites, fermentation with native yeasts, 30-day extended maceration with manual punching down, malolactic fermentation in demi-muids that previously held wine (600 L)

Livestock Farming

Aged for 24 months on total lees; bottled unfiltered

Alcohol content

15%

Organic

Yes

Eye

A dark, almost black dress

Nose

Powerful, with beautiful complexity; notes of dark fruit, spices, eucalyptus, and vanilla; hints of balsamic notes

Palate

Rich and velvety, it surprises with its lightness, offering an airy, long finish marked by fresh fruit and high-quality tannins

Serve

At 16-17°C

Open

2 hours beforehand in a carafe

Drink before

2024

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with marrowbone, braised bull fillet, cabbage with thyme and rosemary, game stew with mushrooms, Maroilles cheese...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 15.5/20 (Very good wine)

About the wine:

A beautiful expression of Roussanne and Grenache, a vibrant wine that blends white floral notes with sweet spices.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated 90–92/100 (Excellent wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The 2017 Costières de Nîmes Lou Coucardié is a blend of 50% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache, and 20% Syrah, which will spend two full years in 500- and 600-liter demi-muids. Aromas of dried spices and cola accentuate the vibrant berry notes on the nose of this full-bodied yet supple wine, which becomes velvety yet remains slightly open on the long finish.
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About the estate:

With a highly pragmatic approach and sound principles, Michel Gassier restructured the vineyard and equipped himself with the means to produce fine wines, both white and red. The prestigious vintages named Joseph Torrès reach their full potential after one to three years in the bottle, while the other wines can be enjoyed in their early years.
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100

About the wine:

This powerful and rather uncompromising red wine from the south has an intense, balsamic nose with hints of leather and ash, and plenty of character. It features a very solid tannic structure and a full-bodied finish. A Mourvèdre-based blend. Made from organically grown grapes. Ready to drink now or for aging.
Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated 93–95/100

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

The 2017 Costières de Nîmes Lou Coucardié reminds me a bit of a classic, old-school Bandol with its ripe, seductive, and incredibly full-bodied profile. Bursting with fruit and offering abundant aromas of spiced meat, garrigue, pepper, and new saddle leather, along with full-bodied richness, soft tannins, and a long finish, this is a remarkable Costières de Nîmes. It can be enjoyed now, but it has enough tannins to warrant a short period of aging and should age beautifully for over a decade. The blend consists of 50% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache, and the remainder Syrah, all aged in a mix of large French oak barrels.

Customer Rating

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Review and comment by Mr. GILLES D. Published on August 16, 2022

Toro La Brava or a Dodge RAM 5.7 4x4? One thing is certain: the moment you start the engine, the wine takes off with a powerful burst of acceleration that propels the sleek and refined palate— without being heavy or harsh— into a complex whirlwind of infused red and black fruits, blended with spices and sprinkled with succulent notes of garrigue, bourbon vanilla, and leather, all testifying to meticulous aging. It then purrs along in a rich and luscious mid-palate thanks to a full, deep body, supported by a fleshy texture and refined tannins. The power continues into a beautiful, savory, and sap-like finish, softened by a touch of freshness. An exceptional Costières that will continue to improve, as it has plenty of potential. To celebrate Saint Mary’s Day with the family, pair it with slow-roasted marinated kid on a spit, allowing you to appreciate the meat’s delicate melt-in-your-mouth texture and deliciously smoky flavor on the palate. Rating: 4.5.

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Review by Mr. JACQUES R. Published on July 27, 2022

A wonderful example of the quality of Costières de Nîmes

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Review by Mr. PIERRE-THOMAS G. Published on January 19, 2024

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