Rich and complex on the nose, with aromas of fresh fruit and hints of spice (pepper), L'Oriental 2023 offers a dense and powerful palate, with flavors of black fruit, spices, and garrigue, with supple and fresh tannins, leading to a finish with notes of black olive and licorice.
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Eye
Bright dress with purple highlights
Nose
Fruity and fresh
Mouth
Affirmation of black fruits, a touch of sweetness, length and liveliness, a spicy and balanced finish
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with duck breast with figs, prune tagine, beef stew, black tapenade...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 90/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About wine:
The Oriental releases a powerful, ripe, woody Grenache; a little dry at the moment, it needs time to develop.
About the estate:
Returning to the family estate in 1984, the Parcé brothers first made their mark by producing fortified Banyuls wines from vintage grapes (ready to drink young), to which they brought a previously unknown precision of flavor and aromatic intensity. Jean-Emmanuel, who arrived in 2010, embodies the family's renewal. He has reduced the size of the vineyard to 34 hectares of this highly fragmented plot (50 parcels). The vineyard enjoys varied sun exposure and altitudes. He has taken on the challenge of organic farming in this arid landscape, which lives to the rhythm of the sea. The dry whites and reds are now among the benchmarks, with frank and intense expressions. We salute the exceptional consistency of the range, in all three colors, as in VDN, and it is therefore logical that it should regain its second star.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Lively, balanced, and delicious, with aromas of wild berries, dried herbs, charcuterie, and black pepper. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Powerful and tactile, with subtle fruity notes and a hint of minerality on the finish. Drink now or cellar.
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