Château Mourgues du Grès - Costières de Nîmes Capitelle rouge 2020

Bettane & Desseauve

About the domain :

A true pioneer of the appellation's qualitative revival, this estate boasts a variety of terroirs which it uses to create blends that balance finesse and structure. The wines are of the highest quality, and are constantly improving. In summer, François and Anne Collard offer walking and mountain-biking tours around the estate to discover their terroir and the flora and fauna of the region. Well worth the detour! An excellent estate with a few exceptional plots of old vines, producing consistent, discreet wines that win us over every year.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the domain :

François Collard is a regular in the Guide, with wines that often rank highly. Established in 1994, he produced the first bottlings from the family vineyards (65 ha certified organic since 2014) under two labels: Mourgues du Grès, owned by the Ursulines de Beaucaire convent until the Revolution, and La Tour de Béraud, named after a 14th-century fire tower overlooking the vast Beaucaire plain. Never short of ideas, the Collard couple propose to discover all the facets of the estate via an unmarked trail equipped with Bluetooth terminals.

Wine Enthusiast

James Suckling

About the wine:

A dense, compact, textured red made from old Syrah, Grenache and Carignan vines. The nose presents notes of black fruit, licorice, grilled herbs and cloves. Full-bodied, with fine, firm tannins. Robust and concentrated, with a chalky finish. Made from Demeter-certified biodynamically grown grapes. Enjoy or keep.