Domaine de la Citadelle - Les Artèmes 2011

Luberon|Red wine

3.2/5 (5 customers)

14/20

Bettane & Desseauve

15/20

Gault & Millau

89/100

Robert Parker

“Best of all, the 2011 Luberon Les Artèmes is a superb blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre aged in tanks and used oak barrels. It offers notes of blackberry, spices, licorice, and blackcurrant, with medium-bodied richness, in a voluptuous, textured, and appealing profile. Enjoy this beauty over the next 5 to 7 years.” (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker). A cuvée that is full-bodied, rich, and elegant. In addition to the fruit, a hint of licorice and subtle oak emerge, extending a fresh and indulgent finish…

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Estate

Domaine de la Citadelle

Vintage

Les Artèmes

Vintage

2011

Designation

Luberon

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

50% Grenache, 40% Syrah, 10% Carignan

Terroirs

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

Viticulture

traditional and sustainable farming practices, without herbicides or chemical fertilizers

Grape Harvest

mostly manual

Winemaking

fermentation in stainless steel tanks with punching down, maceration for 20 to 25 days

Livestock farming

20% in tanks and 20% in barrels (4 out of 5 wines)

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

deep ruby color

Nose

offers a range of ripe fruit flavors, accented with pepper and lovely floral notes

Palate

Round and full-bodied, with hints of fresh fruit such as plums and blackberries, it reveals subtle toasted notes and round, velvety tannins

Serve

at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2015

Drink before

2021

Production

Approximately 20,000 bottles

Food and wine pairings

pair it with red meat, a leg of lamb, small game...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2015 guide) 14/20 (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:

Delicious. Notes of bay leaf and elderflower, with a crisp yet smooth texture—enjoy it for the spontaneity of its fruit.

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

Wine rated 15/20 (Very good)

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 (2013 guide) 89/100 (Very good wine)

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

About the wine:

Best of all, the Luberon Les Artèmes 2011 is a superb blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre aged in tanks and used oak barrels. It offers notes of blackberry, spices, licorice, and blackcurrant, with a medium-bodied richness and a voluptuous, textured, and appealing profile. Enjoy this gem over the next 5 to 7 years.

About the estate:

Customer rating

3.2/5

based on 5 reviews