Mas de Sainte-Croix - Quintessence 2015
90-92/100
Robert Parker
"Aged in demi-muid barrels, with 40% Grenache and 10% Mourvèdre, the dominant Syrah in Quintessence Valréas 2015 reveals its Grenache influence with notes of raspberry jam, black fruits, a chalky minerality, and aromas and flavors of licorice. Like Passion d'Une Terre, it is a classy, full-bodied wine with a charming, pure texture and a clean finish." (Wine Advocate 2016)
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Nose
Notes of blackberry and raspberry jam dominate the nose with a hint of minerality and licorice.
Mouth
Elegant and complex, with a pure, clean texture. Powerful and full-bodied with fruit and a fine, assertive, well-integrated tannic structure, ample and generous on the finish.
Serve
At 16°C
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2022
Production
A vintage produced only in exceptional years
Food and wine pairings
Best enjoyed with slow-cooked autumn dishes, small game in sauce...
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
A 25-hectare estate located at an altitude of 400 meters, formerly owned by a chaplain and acquired in 2002 by Jacques Coipel. After traveling the world, Julien, the son, took over the winemaking in 2011.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2016 guide) 90-92/100 (Outstanding wine)
About wine:
Aged in demi-muid barrels, with 40% Grenache and 10% Mourvèdre, the dominant Syrah in Quintessence Valréas 2015 highlights the Grenache component with notes of raspberry jam, black fruits, a chalky minerality, and aromas and flavors of licorice. Like Passion d'Une Terre, it reveals a classy, full-bodied wine with a charming, pure texture and a clean finish.
Wine Spectator
Rated estate (2019 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Customer rating
4.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. CHRISTIAN M. Published on 10/10/2020
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