Benjamin et David Duclaux - Maison Rouge 2013
94/100
Gilbert & Gaillard
92/100
Robert Parker
17/20
RVF
16/20
Bettane & Desseauve
“Maison Rouge is delightful: the wine displays a well-structured body and a juicy texture without any harshness on the palate. A lovely touch of tannin coats the mouth without being overpowering, and the oak is perfectly integrated.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2016 - RVF)
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Eye
deep purple dress
Nose
very elegant aromas of dark berries and spices
Palate
silky and full-bodied with delicate tannins.
Serve
at 16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with venison in Grand Veneur sauce, a barbecued ribeye, a leg of lamb, truffle dishes...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2016 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2018 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the wine:
A hint of blackcurrant on the nose; supple, delicate, a bit austere but very natural.
About the estate:
This historic estate owes much to the discipline and tenacity of the two Duclaux brothers, who practice impeccable viticulture on the finest hillsides in the southern part of the appellation. The two Côte-Rôties they produce are refined and elegant, bearing the distinctive character of the granite-rich terroirs in the southern part of the appellation.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2018 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
On their 6-hectare estate, founded by their great-grandfather in 1928, the Duclaux brothers focus exclusively on the Côte-Rôtie appellation (two vintages, La Germine and Maison Rouge) and have no intention of producing wines from other AOCs. Their vineyard, located in the southern part of the appellation on gneiss soil, covers the steep slopes of Tupin-et-Semons.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2015 guide) 92/100 (Excellent wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2016 guide) 17/20 (Great wine)
Rated estate (2018 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
Maison Rouge is delightful: the wine displays a well-structured body and a juicy texture without any harshness on the palate. A lovely touch of tannin coats the mouth without being overpowering, and the oak is perfectly integrated.
About the estate:
Domaine Duclaux is a long-established estate, founded in 1928. David and Benjamin have continued to expand it over the years. They produced their first Condrieu in 2014, named Les Caillets, in honor of their great-grandfather Frédéric Caillet, the estate’s founder. The La Chana cuvée reveals a fruity style with subtle extract. We love the estate’s wines, which beautifully reflect the elegance and finesse of the gneiss soils in the southern part of the Côte Rôtie appellation. Also noteworthy is the perfect mastery of aging: the oak notes are always well-integrated.
Gilbert & Gaillard
Wine rated (2015 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
Deep, deep purple color. A clean, bold nose with toasty oak notes against a backdrop of blackcurrant and blackberry. This wine embodies all the elegance and velvety smoothness of Syrah. The fruit is silky, the oak is rich, and the tannins are refined. Just a little patience is needed to fully enjoy it.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. BERNARD L. Published on 11/22/2018
Extraordinary finesse and pronounced notes of fig and violet—superb.
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Review by Mr. SYLVAIN L. Published on November 20, 2016
A Côte-Rôtie of very average quality, far too expensive
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Review by Mr. ALAIN A. Published on September 14, 2019
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