Note: Gault Millau 16/20
"This is a complex wine that opens with aromas of ripe red fruits (raspberry, cherry, blackberry), supported by empyreumatic and spicy notes. The palate is full-bodied and dense, with expressive yet elegant tannins. A long finish for a lovely wine with good aging potential." (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2012 - Gault Millau). Mourvèdre and Grenache (hence its name?) are equally expressed in this cuvée: the former brings its typical cocoa aromas and structure, the latter its notes of red fruit and fullness. The whole is straightforward, rich, complex and uncompromising. A remarkable wine, a true exercise in style!
Buy your Mas Neuf wines at the best price in our private sale!
from €99 on your first order
Eye
beautiful garnet dress
Nose
blends the red fruits (raspberry, blackberry) of Grenache with the typical cocoa notes of old Mourvèdre vines
Mouth
Typical of the richness of old Grenache grapes, the structure of Mourvèdre gives the finish a tight, long tannin structure. Ripe fruit gives way to spicy (nutmeg, clove) and roasted notes.
Serve
decant at 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before service
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2015
Food and wine pairings
<font>Un vin de caractère à apprécier sur une belle pièce de boeuf ou un agneau braisé par exemple...</font>
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated estate (2012 guide) 3 stars (Very good production)
About the estate:
Luc Baudet had the audacity to settle in this region, which is still heavily influenced by the cooperative. Attached to the Costières de Nîmes, he set up shop at Mas Neuf. The richness of the terroirs allows him to offer three types of cuvée: Rhône Paradox, with its freshness and purity of fruit; Compostelle, the result of sorting old vines and grapes from the best plots. And finally Armonio, born from an encounter with Louis Mitjavile (Tertre Roteboeuf, in Saint-Emilion, notably)."
Customer rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. MICHEL B. Published on 10/15/2017
See all reviews from this customer
Note and opinion by Mr. RICHARD C. Published on 09/26/2016
See all reviews from this customer
Discover other wines from the estate
