Ratings: Robert Parker 94/100, RVF 18.5/20, Bettane & Desseauve 17.5/20
“With masterful aromatic complexity, the 2009 Muntada will once again serve as a benchmark: its silky yet firm tannic structure provides it with depth and harmony. ” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2012 - RVF) • “Deep nose, concentrated, full-bodied, and smooth on the palate, with silky tannins.” (Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2012 - Bettane & Desseauve)
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Eye
Deep ruby color
Nose
with notes of cherry, fur, and a very floral scent
Palate
The attack is smooth, with notes of red berries and spice. This wine is also characterized by its monumental body, silky texture, finesse, and tremendous length.
Serve
decant at 14-17°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur un couscous marocain, une daube catalane, un civet de sanglier...<br/>
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2024 guide) 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the estate:
Since his early days in the mid-1980s, Gérard Gauby has been an inspiring, demanding, and passionate winemaker. His vines are cultivated with love and respect for the plants and the ecosystem. He has revealed to the world the complexity and potential of the Calce terroir, with its limestone and iron-rich schist soils. The winemaker has also successfully evolved his style toward wines that are less heavily aged, purer, and more airy. Alongside his son, he continues this quest, and his vintages are gaining in expression and richness. The whites are of great integrity, with superb longevity and masterfully controlled aging. The reds are pure and deep. The 2021 vintages are approaching the pinnacle of excellence in both styles.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. PIERRE B. Published on July 30, 2017
This wine was stored in a climate-controlled cellar with humidity levels above 60% year-round. In 2017, it had a sharp, pungent aroma upon opening, which mellowed slightly after half an hour and even more so after decanting, but this flaw persisted throughout the meal, making it unpleasant to drink. If one tries to overlook this flaw, what remains is an appealing, fragrant wine that is easy to drink, but offers mediocre value for money. At 75 euros a bottle, many wines are far more exceptional. Here, we drank a good Languedoc wine for 20–30 euros (if we don’t count the effervescence). I note that we’ve had this problem before with this estate (Les Calcinaires, Coume Gineste, but not with the old vines). Is this a fault on the part of the estate or the carrier? I’d like to point out that we have no issues with other wines from the Languedoc or elsewhere (except for bad Beaujolais Nouveaux)....
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Review by Mr. BENJAMIN B. Published on July 30, 2018
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