Domaine Maby - Côtes-du-Rhône Variations 2017
89/100
Robert Parker
1*Étoile
Hachette
“Four grape varieties come together in this full-bodied, warm cuvée with notes of blueberries, blackberries, and spices. These sweet, candied, and warm aromas carry over into a supple palate, framed by silky tannins and rounded off with a delicately floral (violet) finish. A charming and approachable wine that’s ready to drink now.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2020) Excellent value for money.
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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
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with grilled meats or meats in sauce, cold cuts, small game...
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 (20019 guide) 89/100 (Very good wine)
Wine Spectator
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Customer rating
3.8/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. LEOPARD J. Published on September 7, 2020
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Review by Mr. DANIEL C. Posted on April 30, 2020
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Review by JJEAN LOUIS V. Published on April 21, 2020
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Review by Mr. PATRICK G. Posted on 10/07/2019
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