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Domaine Bellavista - Clair de Rouge 2017

Name: Bellavista Estate - Clair de Rouge 2017
Brand: Bellavista Estate
Rating: 3.2 (17 reviews)

IGP Côtes Catalanes|Red wine|Organic

3.2/5 (17 customers)

The ultimate everyday wine! The Clair de Rouge is perfect for sharing with friends and family, as an aperitif, or with grilled meats. Best enjoyed young to fully savor its crisp red berry flavors.

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Estate

Domaine Bellavista

Vintage

Clair de Rouge

Vintage

2017

Designation

IGP Côtes Catalanes

Region

Roussillon

Grape Varieties

100% Mourvèdre

Regions

The rocky terraces of Les Aspres, with their smooth pebbles

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

Short maceration with racking and punching down

Livestock farming

In a concrete tank

Alcohol content

12%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Purple-pink dress

Nose

Fruity and crisp

Palate

Light and easy to drink, with soft tannins

Serve

At 16-17°C

Drink from

2019

Drink before

2021

Food and wine pairings

Perfect for enjoying with friends and family over a cocktail reception

More information at Domaine Bellavista

More information at IGP Côtes Catalanes

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

Acquired in 1992 by the Bertrand family, this 50-hectare estate, nestled against the hills of Castelnou, proudly features superb, well-restored 13th-century buildings. The vineyard has been certified organic since 2013.

Customer rating

3.2/5

based on 17 reviews

Review by Mr. OLIVIER R. Published on 10/28/2019

A broken promise. It is difficult to produce a fresh, light wine from the beautiful but late-ripening Mourvèdre grape. The color lives up to its name, but the wine sorely lacks definition and clarity. With low alcohol content, the wine seems immature, with little to no fruit, and a very subtle nose. The palate lacks depth and character. Admittedly, this is a wine made with short maceration intended to quench thirst, but here it is far too brief and soulless. It’s truly a shame, as there is a clear vision here, but it falls short of its potential.