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Hecht and Bannier - Côtes du Roussillon-Villages 2011

Hecht et Bannier - Côtes du Roussillon-Villages 2011

Côtes du Roussillon Villages|Red wine

4.2/5 (10 customers)

15/20

RVF

90/100

Robert Parker

“The 2011 Côtes-du-Roussillon Villages offers classic aromas of red and black fruits, minerality, licorice, and earthy notes in a full-bodied, lively profile with a beautiful texture on the palate and flavorful tannins. It will age well through 2019. ” (Wine Advocate – Robert Parker). A subtle hint of chocolate and a touch of saltiness on a finish that lingers beautifully. A fine effort!

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Estate

Maison Hecht et Bannier

Vintage

2011

Designation

Côtes du Roussillon Villages

Region

Roussillon

Grape Varieties

Grenache. Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Lledoner Pelut

Regions

Maury, Tautavel, Belesta, Caramany, Espira de l’Agly

Viticulture

sustainable agriculture

Wine Production

traditional and meticulous

Livestock Farming

35% in inert concrete tanks, 35% in demi-muids that have held one or two vintages, 30% in large oak casks

Alcohol Content

15%

Eye

a very colorful, deep hue

Nose

Very intense, with aromas of raspberry, blackberry, and blackcurrant, along with hints of vanilla and spice

Palate

A rich, savory smoothness envelops the delicate tannins, with a subtle hint of chocolate and a touch of saltiness on a finish that lingers beautifully

Serve

at 14-17°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2016

Drink before

2021

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with game such as hare or wild boar, grilled beef, or Catalan-style lamb...

More information at Maison Hecht et Bannier

More information at Côtes du Roussillon

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2016 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)

About the estate:

Grégory Hecht and François Bannier have breathed new life into the region, specializing from the very beginning—in 2002—in a high-quality, ambitious, and original wine merchant business. Meticulously selecting their grapes from all around the Mediterranean, from Roussillon to Provence, they carefully vinify and age ambitious wines that often hit the mark. Each year, they visit several hundred estates to select only the finest grapes and the best juices, most often from hillside vineyards.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2014 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)

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

About the wine:

The 2011 Côtes-du-Roussillon Villages offers classic aromas of red and black fruits, mineral notes, licorice, and earthy hints, with a full-bodied, lively profile and a beautiful texture on the palate, featuring flavorful tannins. It will age well through 2019.

About the estate:

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2015 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)

Rated Estate (2016 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)

About the wine:

Côtes-du-Roussillon-Villages expresses a beautiful, sun-kissed, rocky character.

About the estate:

Grégory Hecht and François Bannier continue to run their wine trading and aging business, which specializes in wines from the Mediterranean region (Languedoc, Roussillon, and Provence), breathing new life into a region that has been lacking initiatives of this kind. The selection is rigorous, featuring a precise and aromatic style that intelligently avoids the dominance of new oak. While we commend the work accomplished and the consistency of the most ambitious vintages—with Faugères and Saint-Chinian among the best in their respective appellations—the range also shows a few weaknesses.

Customer Rating

4.2/5

based on 10 reviews