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! Clair de Rouge is perfect for sharing with friends and family, whether as an aperitif, with a light dinner, or paired 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

Terroirs

The rocky terraces of Les Aspres, rounded 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-drinking, 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

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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. Posted 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 to lack maturity; there is little to no fruit, and the nose is very subtle. 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.