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Domaine de la Citadelle - Les Artèmes 2009

Luberon|Red wine

3.8/5 (9 customers)

Rating: Gault Millau 15.5/20, Featured in the Guide Hachette, 4 Glasses in the Guide Hubert
“The nose opens with a distinctly spicy profile, featuring notes of pepper and cinnamon. The fruitiness then takes center stage, with hints of blackberry and blueberry jam. The palate is refined, generous, and flavorful. ” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2012 - Gault Millau). A delicate wine offering lovely spicy notes— truly indulgent!

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Estate

Domaine de la Citadelle

Vintage

Les Artèmes

Vintage

2009

Designation

Luberon

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

55% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre

Regions

clay-limestone, clay-sandy, stony scree, or marl

Viticulture

traditional and sustainable farming, without herbicides or chemical fertilizers

Grape Harvest

mostly manual

Winemaking

Maceration for 20 to 25 days

Livestock farming

in tanks (80%) and in barrels (20%)

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

a deep red dress with purple highlights

Nose

delicate notes of red berries (strawberry, raspberry) and spicy notes

Palate

Full-bodied and silky, with notes of ripe fruit that blend crispness and roundness, leading to a rich, velvety finish

Serve

at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour ago

Drink from

2013

Drink before

2024

Production

22,000 bottles

Food and wine pairings

A déguster sur des viandes rouges, un gigot d'agneau, des petits gibiers...<br/>

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2018 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)

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 yet another success 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

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the estate:

Customer rating

3.8/5

based on 9 reviews