“The 2012 Gouverneur St Auban is a blend dominated by Syrah, aged partly in barrels for 12 months. It offers intense aromas of sweet wood, blackcurrant, licorice, and clay. Medium-bodied, rich, textured, and ripe, it has a lot to offer and will age well for at least 7–8 years. ” (Wine Advocate 2015 - Robert Parker). Its dense yet silky tannins are the hallmark of masterful aging and reflect the unique character of the estate’s late-ripening terroirs...
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Eye
a deep, dark ruby red color.
Nose
Intense. Rich notes of blackberries, blackcurrants, and licorice. Elegant toasted notes
Palate
A smooth attack, followed by a rich, full-bodied palate, with lingering notes of ripe fruit and spices, supported by a well-structured tannic framework and subtly integrated oak.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2025
Production
5,540 bottles
Food and wine pairings
pair well with game, lamb, red meat...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2018 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the wine:
Full-bodied and powerful thanks to a significant proportion of Syrah. A beautifully balanced, full-bodied wine with a refined texture, notes of black olive, and a long finish—a real success.
About the estate:
The estate offers a wide range of wines, all of high quality, that emphasize elegance and aromatic precision rather than power. The 2014, 2015, and 2016 vintages are further successes for the estate, across all three varieties.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated 2** stars (Successful production)
About the estate:
In 1989, Yves Rousset-Rouard purchased an old farmhouse and its 8 hectares of vineyards with the aim of producing a great terroir-driven wine and introducing the world to the Côtes du Luberon appellation—now known simply as “Luberon.” Twenty years later, through hard work and a highly selective choice of plots, he appears to have achieved his goal. His son Alexis has also been assisting him on the estate since 1995. Located on the northern slope of the Luberon massif, the approximately 40 hectares under production comprise more than 65 plots, all planted with 14 different grape varieties, though Syrah and Grenache form the foundation. Within the estate grounds lies the Corkscrew Museum, housing 1,200 pieces dating from the 17th century to the present day.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2015 guide) 88/100 (Good wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2012 Gouverneur St Aubain is a blend dominated by Syrah, aged partly in barrels for 12 months. It offers intense aromas of sweet oak, blackcurrant, licorice, and clay. Medium-bodied, rich, textured, and ripe, it has a lot to offer and will age well for at least 7–8 years.
About the estate:
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Ms. CORINNE H. Posted on August 29, 2019
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Review by Mr. PAUL C. Posted on March 19, 2016
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