Mas de Libian - Côtes du Rhône Khayyâm 2021
Sélectionné
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“Wine is a beauty mark on the cheek of intelligence” (Omar Khayyâm, 11th-century Persian poet, mathematician, and Muslim) A tribute to this wine lover, the Khayyâm cuvée is a poet that needs a little time to unfold and reveal the mysteries it holds. Oriental, spicy, and warm, it is highly recommended to serve it in the winter, when it will warm your table.
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Eye
Deep, intense color
Nose
Delicious notes of blackcurrant and chocolate
Palate
Dense and concentrated, with good length and depth, and a rare tactile finesse, along with a bouquet of spices
Serve
At 14°C
Open
Take your time; you can let it age in the cellar for a few years, or for those in a hurry, don’t rush it: Khayyâm is a poet—he needs a little time to unfold (decanting it 1 to 2 hours before the meal is an excellent way to do this). Let time flow slowly, like wine; life is sweet.
High point
This is the oriental variety—the spiciest and warmest of them all—so we highly recommend serving it at your table this winter; it’s sure to warm things up.
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with slow-cooked meats, spicy vegetables, and mashed potatoes with black truffles...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated wine (2020 guide) Selected (2018 vintage) (Selected)
Selected Estate (An estate or winery that has impressed us with one or more of its wines, though we are unable to offer a general assessment of the style of its entire range)
About the estate:
The estate’s success highlights the potential of this region in southern Ardèche, which has long been underappreciated but is now gaining recognition for its quality. On the rounded pebble soils at the confluence of the Rhône and Ardèche rivers, the biodynamically farmed vineyards of Mas de Libian produce wines that surprise with their pure fruit, sincerity, and concentration, while retaining their freshness.
Customer rating
3.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. PATRICK D. Posted on 08/09/2023
What a disappointment. It’s a sparkling wine. Undrinkable. It’ll end up down the drain. There were five of us at our tasting party, and this is the unanimous opinion. How can anyone produce a wine like this and still have such a reputation? Unheard of.
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Review by Mr. EMMANUEL P. Posted on August 29, 2023
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Review by Mr. AURELIEN D. Published on 02/12/2023
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