Domaine La Casenove - La Garrigue 2011
90/100
Robert Parker
14,5/20
RVF
“Rich yet elegant, with lovely balsamic notes evoking incense and dry garrigue, this Carignan-dominated blend paints a beautiful picture of a fragrant landscape bathed in sunlight.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2017 - RVF)
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Eye
dark color with ruby highlights
Nose
Aromas of red and black fruits, licorice, and pepper. Notes of cinchona, smokiness, and mushrooms
Palate
Serious and full-bodied, with tight tannins
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2022
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs well with grilled or roasted red meats, or with more complex dishes such as duck breast, lamb, or stews. It’s always delicious when paired with Mediterranean vegetables, such as bell peppers or eggplant, as well as spices...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
A former press photographer, Étienne Montès took over the family estates, Casenove and Saint-Luc. The La Garrigue and Torrespeyres wines form the core of the lineup and are easy to enjoy. The Commandant-Jaubert wine is produced only when the vintage is suitable. It is named after a sailor—Étienne’s great-great-uncle—who built the estate.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2015 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2017 guide) 14,5/20 (Good wine)
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About the wine:
Rich yet smooth, with lovely balsamic notes evoking incense and dry garrigue, this Carignan-dominated blend paints a beautiful picture of a sun-drenched, fragrant landscape.
About the estate:
Etienne Montès, a former renowned press photographer, has been at the helm of the family estate since the late 1980s. With his deep understanding of his terroirs and their potential, he produces a fine range of IGP Côtes Catalanes wines, ranging from simple, fruit-forward wines to full-bodied cuvées—such as the very famous Commandant Jaubert. The fortified wines (VDN) are very serious in character but sometimes struggle to temper their warmth. The entire range is authentic and of a high standard. Wine lovers will find beautiful, authentic wines here that age very well in the cellar. However, a tendency toward heavy alcohol content is a recurring issue, which detracts from the finesse of the wines and leads us to withhold a star from the estate. A few technical and stylistic adjustments would likely suffice to breathe new life into the style of these wines, whose depth of flavor is undeniable.
Customer Rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and rating by Mr. JOSE R. Posted on September 29, 2024
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Review and comment by Mr. GORGE H. Published on 12/29/2017
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