Domaine Plageoles - Verdanel 2021
93/100
RVF
"A wonderful discovery of this rare grape variety, with its unique charm"
“This 2024 vintage offers a lively and cheerful wine: it is a cuvée among cuvées that now reveals the indulgent, charming, and carefree side of the grape variety.” (The RVF Guide 2026).
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Eye
Light straw-yellow color with green highlights
Nose
Elegant, with aromas of ripe white fruits, pear, and peach, and a delicate floral note
Palate
Full-bodied, with superb freshness and lovely tension that balances the fruit's ripeness, and a lingering finish with lovely bitter notes
Serve
At 8°-10°C
Drink before
2028
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2027 guide) 93/100
Rated Estate (2023 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 wine:
This 2024 vintage offers a lively and cheerful wine: it is a cuvée among cuvées that now reveals the grape variety’s indulgent, charming, and carefree side.
About the estate:
The Plageoles family has left its mark on the recent history of wine in Gaillac. Robert, followed by Bernard and Myriam—who brilliantly took over from him—were pioneers in championing local grape varieties and traditional winemaking techniques. The next generation is gradually taking the reins through Bernard’s sons, Florent and Romain, who are wholeheartedly dedicated to the twelve varieties in their vineyard, including the delicious Prunelart, the extremely rare Verdanel, and the quartet of Mauzac (green, red, pink, and black). Unconcerned with trends and off the beaten path, the estate continues to produce, with the utmost care, exclusively single-varietal wines endowed with strong personalities. This work of the mind, heart, and hands is fully reflected in a range of wines that strive for purity, integrity, and originality.