Ratings: Robert Parker 89–90/100, RVF 16/20
La Garrigue is the estate’s most authentic expression of dry wines, particularly because it is made from old Carignan vines (between 50 and 70 years old) that have produced the finest tannins during these recent years of drought. A powerful red with a rich and complex aromatic profile. Deliciously indulgent!
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Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2016
Food and wine pairings
This wine, of course, pairs well with grilled or roasted red meats and can also hold its own with more complex dishes, such as duck breast, lamb, or stews. It also pairs wonderfully with Mediterranean vegetables, such as bell peppers or eggplant, as well as with 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 has taken over the family estates, Casenove and Saint-Luc. The La Garrigue and Torrespeyres vintages form the core of the range and are easy to enjoy. The Commandant-Jaubert vintage 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
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
Selected Wineries (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the wineries listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
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 Côtes Catalanes IGP wines, ranging from simple, fruit-forward wines to full-bodied vintages—such as the highly acclaimed Commandant Jaubert. The fortified wines are quite serious but sometimes struggle to temper their warm character. The entire range is sincere and of good quality. Wine lovers will find beautiful, authentic wines here, capable of aging very well in the cellar. However, the wines are often heavy on alcohol, which detracts from their finesse and leads us to remove the estate’s star rating. 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
based on 1 review
Review by YANNICK P. Published on August 14, 2015
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