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Domaine de l'Amauve - Les Merrelies 2014

Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Séguret|Red wine

4/5 (5 customers)

90/100

Robert Parker

14,5/20

Gault & Millau

1*Étoile

Hachette

(2012 Vintage Notes)

With a purplish hue, Les Merrelies offers notes of black fruit and sweet spices. The tannins are supple and the palate is round. The fruitiness of the nose carries through to a long, silky finish. A truly beautiful wine from a challenging vintage.

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Estate

Domaine de l'Amauve

Vintage

Les Merrelies

Vintage

2014

Designation

Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Séguret

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

Grenache noir (majoritaire), Syrah, Carignan et Cinsault

Terroirs

clay-limestone terraces, stony

Viticulture

in accordance with the principles of organic farming

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Making

carried out with care, in small tanks, with punch-downs and temperature control to bring out the best in the grapes

Livestock Farming

in barrels that previously held various wines for a period of 12 months

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

rich color with purplish highlights

Nose

powerful and complex, with notes of dark fruit and sweet spices

Palate

Full-bodied on the palate, with roundness and richness. The tannins are robust and refined; the finish is silky with good length, featuring notes of black fruit, oak, and spices.

Serve

at 14-16°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2016

Drink before

2020

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs perfectly with grilled or roasted meats, as well as cheeses...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2016 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)

About the estate:

In the Haut-Vaucluse region, nestled against the Dentelles de Séguret, the Domaine de l’Amauve is a distinguished representative of the appellation, led by the inspiring Christian Voeux. Deeply committed to sustainable viticultural practices, Voeux draws on the experience he gained at Château Mont Redon and also produces wine at Château La Nerthe in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. He sensitively brings out the character of the old vines growing on the estate’s 20 hectares of sandy and stony soil.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2016 guide) 1*Star (2012 vintage) (A very successful wine)

Rated estate (2016 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

As the heir to several generations of winemakers, Christian Voeux—an experienced oenologist associated with several Rhône Valley estates—took over the family estate’s 10.5 hectares in 2006.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Wine rated (2015 guide) 14.5/20 (2012 vintage) (Good)

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2015 guide) 90/100 (2012 vintage) (A wonderful wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

Customer Rating

4/5

based on 5 reviews