Domaine Gassier - Costières de Nîmes Lou Coucardié rouge 2017
93-95/100
Jeb Dunnuck
90-92/100
Robert Parker
91/100
James Suckling
15,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
"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 quite 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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Eye
A dark, almost black dress
Nose
Powerful, with beautiful complexity, notes of black fruit, spices, eucalyptus, and vanilla, with hints of balsamic notes
Palate
Rich and velvety, it surprises with its lightness, offering an airy, long finish marked by fresh fruit and fine tannins
Serve
At 16-17°C
Open
2 hours in advance in a carafe
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with marrowbone, braised bull fillet, cabbage with thyme and rosemary, game stew with mushrooms, Maroilles cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 15.5/20 (Very good wine)
About the wine:
A beautiful expression of Roussanne and Grenache, a vibrant wine blending white flowers with subtle spices.
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 spends two full years in 500- and 600-liter demi-muids. Aromas of dried spices and cola accentuate the bright berry notes on the nose of this full-bodied yet supple wine, which becomes velvety but remains slightly open on the long finish.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
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About the estate:
With a 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 prime youth.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
This powerful and rather uncompromising red wine from the south boasts 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
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 quite 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. The blend consists of 50% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache, and the remainder Syrah, all aged in a mix of large French oak barrels.
Customer rating
3.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review 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 turn the key, the wine takes off with a powerful burst of acceleration that propels the palate—slim and refined, without being heavy or harsh—into a complex whirlwind of infused black and red fruits, blended with spices and sprinkled with succulent notes of garrigue, bourbon vanilla, and leather that attest to meticulous aging. It then purrs along in a rich and pulpy 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-filled 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, enjoyed with slow-roasted marinated kid on a spit, allowing you to appreciate the meat’s delicate tenderness and delicious smokiness on the palate. Rating: 4.5.
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Review by Mr. JACQUES R. Published on July 27, 2022
A fine 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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