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Mas Amiel - Notre Terre 2012

Name: Mas Amiel - Our Land 2012
Brand: Mas Amiel
Rating: 4 (19 reviews)

Côtes du Roussillon Villages|Red wine

4/5 (19 customers)

15/20

RVF

14,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

15/20

RVF (G&M)

89/100

Robert Parker

(2011 Vintage Notes)

The 2011 vintage received the following ratings: Robert Parker 89/100, RVF 15/20, Gerbelle & Maurange 15/20, Bettane & Desseauve 14.5/20
This beautiful blend of Grenache Noir, Carignan, and Syrah produces a red wine that opens with notes of red berries, black cherry, and sloe. Blueberry and blackcurrant emerge on the palate, accompanied by mineral undertones, with a long, fresh finish featuring black pepper and powdery tannins... A real success!

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Estate

Mas Amiel

Vintage

Notre Terre

Vintage

2012

Designation

Côtes du Roussillon Villages

Region

Roussillon

Grape Varieties

42% Grenache Noir, 38% Carignan, 20% Syrah

Regions

A selection of slopes on schist and calcoschist (Mas Amiel area) with a high proportion of stones. North and south-facing, depending on the plot.

Viticulture

Soil management through plowing and the use of compost in the rows

Grape Harvest

Manual, double sorting of grape clusters on a conveyor belt and vibrating table, destemming

Wine Production

In 84-hl concrete tanks and 125-hl temperature-controlled wooden tanks, alcoholic fermentation took place at 26°C, with daily pumping over

Livestock Farming

30% in wooden vats, 70% in concrete vats, for 10 months

Alcohol content

14,85%

Residual sugars

2.1 g/L

Eye

Ruby color, dense

Nose

aromas of red berries, black cherry, and sloe

Palate

On the palate, blueberry and blackcurrant. It transitions to mineral notes with a long, fresh finish featuring black pepper and powdery tannins.

Serve

at 14-17°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2014

Drink before

2022

Production

50,000 bottles

Food and Wine Pairings

A wine that is full-bodied, fresh, and fruity, it pairs perfectly with game bird terrines, spit-roasted poultry, and lamb. This charming wine also pairs well with cheeses such as Osso Iraty or Savoie tommes...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2014 guide) 14.5/20 (2011 vintage) (Good wine)

4-Star-Rated Estate (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the estate:

In Maury, Mas Amiel comprises 150 hectares of vineyards in production, spread across 132 plots, overlooked by the Cathar castle of Quéribus. Olivier Decelle (also owner of Château Jean Faure in Saint-Émilion) has acted as a patron, gradually restoring it to peak production condition, assisted in this effort since 2007 by Nicolas Raffy, who is deeply passionate about these lands. With the transition to biodynamic farming, the character of the wines will certainly continue to evolve in the years to come. While natural sweet wines have by no means been neglected, the focus has shifted toward the production of very modern dry wines, with a broad range covering all styles. A must-visit estate!

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2014 guide) 89/100 (2011 vintage) (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

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 (2014 guide) 15/20 (2011 vintage) (Good wine)

Rated Estate (2024 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the estate:

In the heart of the Maury region, at the foot of the hillside, stands a large estate with rows of demi-jeannes in which the wines age for a year in the sun before being transferred to the barrel cellar for decades. Mas Amiel, the first estate in the Olivier Decelle portfolio, is a chapter in the history of Roussillon. An estate that celebrates the tradition of great natural sweet wines, while also innovating with dry wines, featuring a refined, full-bodied, and perfectly balanced style, rooted in a heritage of old vines. Nicolas Raffy, a talented Catalan winemaker, proudly champions wines made from calcoschist, black marl, and granite soils. He has identified steeply sloped plots and adapted his blends, aging methods, and harvest dates so that the dry Maury wines can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the VDNs at the very top. The estate is now undeniably one of the leading names in the region. In recent years, the progress made with the dry wines has been spectacular. The third star is on the horizon.

RVF - Guide to the Best Wines Under 20 euros € - Gerbelle & Maurange

RVF - Guide des Meilleurs Vins à moins de 20 euros € - Gerbelle & Maurange

Wine rated (guide 2014) 15/20 (vintage 2011) (Very good wine)

James Suckling

Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended

Customer Rating

4/5

based on 19 reviews

Review by Mr. PASCAL A. Published on 12/14/2014

A good vintage, with fruity notes, best enjoyed with red meats—or even veal—and pairs well with cheese. Store it for 3 to 5 years to allow it to develop its full flavor and body.