Domaine Maby - Côtes-du-Rhône Variations 2016

Côtes du Rhône|Red wine

4.1/5 (8 customers)

1*Étoile

Hachette

89/100

Robert Parker

"The 2016 Côtes du Rhône Variations is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Carignan from two plots outside Lirac, each over 50 years old. Notes of pepper spice up the nose, while the palate delivers notes of red plum and apricot. Medium-bodied, it has a supple texture and is dangerously drinkable. This superb value-for-money wine should continue to improve for a few more years.” (Wine Advocate 2017 - Robert Parker)

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Estate

Domaine Maby

Vintage

Variations

Vintage

2017

Designation

Côtes du Rhône

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

35% Grenache, 31% Syrah, 23% Carignan, 11% Mourvèdre

Terroirs

Hillsides of Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres (sand and rounded pebbles), Roquemaure terroir

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

Destemming. Fermentation for 1 month. Racking, punching down, pumping over

Livestock farming

In a stainless steel tank

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

Purple dress

Nose

Aromas of jammy dark fruits and spices

Palate

Powerful, well-balanced, full-bodied, fresh, and smooth

Serve

At 15-17°C

Drink before

2021

Production

38,000 bottles

Food and wine pairings

It pairs perfectly with grilled meats or meats in sauce, cold cuts, small game...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2022 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)

About the estate:

In the historic Tavel region, the Maby family produces wines of consistent quality—always authentic, pleasant, and full-bodied. Led by the dynamic Richard Maby, the estate continues to evolve, with the wines gaining in precision each year. The vineyards are located in the communes of Tavel, the Lirac plateau, and the neighboring Côtes du Rhône. Reasonable prices and the consistent quality of the wines make this estate a safe bet on the current market, across all three wine types.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2020) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the wine:

Four grape varieties come together in this full-bodied, warm cuvée, featuring notes of blueberries, blackberries, and spices. These sweet, candied, and warm aromas carry over to the palate, which is supple, framed by silky tannins, and finished with a delicate floral note (violet). A charming and approachable wine that’s ready to drink now.

About the estate:

This estate, known for its consistently high-quality wines—particularly its Lirac in all three varieties and its Tavel—was founded in 1950 by Armand Maby. In 2005, his grandson Richard took over the vineyard, which spans 53 hectares, mostly situated on the rounded pebbles of the Vallongue plateau; the vines are cultivated using natural methods and have been in the process of converting to organic farming since 2019. Since 2011, the eminent Rhône oenologist Philippe Cambie has been advising the estate.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated 89/100 (Very good wine)

Wine Spectator

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)

Customer rating

4.1/5

based on 8 reviews

Review by Ms. BRIGITTE A. Posted on June 2, 2018

Beautiful deep ruby color; moderately expressive nose of red fruit (raspberry) with smoky notes. Smooth attack, full-bodied on the palate, silky tannins, and licorice aromas. Medium length. A balanced and pleasant wine.