Rating: Gault Millau 16/20
"This is a complex wine that opens with aromas of beautifully ripe red fruits (raspberry, cherry, blackberry), supported by smoky and spicy notes. The palate is full-bodied and dense, with expressive yet elegant tannins. A long finish for a lovely wine with aging potential." (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2012 - Gault Millau). Mourvèdre and Grenache (hence its name?) express themselves equally 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!
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Eye
beautiful garnet-colored dress
Nose
blends the red fruit (ripe raspberry) of Grenache with the cocoa notes typical of old-vine Mourvèdre
Palate
With the characteristic richness of old Grenache vines, the Mourvèdre’s structure gives the finish a firm, lingering quality with tight, long-lasting tannins. The ripe fruit gives way to spicy notes (nutmeg, clove) and roasted aromas.
Serve
decant at 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before service
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2015
Food and wine pairings
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Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated estate (2012 guide): 3 stars (Very high-quality production)
About the estate:
“Luc Baudet had the audacity to settle in this region, which is still heavily influenced by the cooperative. Deeply attached to the Costières de Nîmes, he made his home at Mas Neuf. The richness of the terroirs allows him to offer three types of wine: Rhône Paradox, highlighting the freshness and purity of the fruit; Compostelle, the result of careful selection from old vines, as well as grapes from the best plots. And finally Armonio, born from a collaboration with Louis Mitjavile (Tertre Roteboeuf, in Saint-Emilion, notably).”
Customer rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. MICHEL B. Posted on October 15, 2017
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Review by Mr. RICHARD C. Posted on September 26, 2016
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