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Domaine Mouthes Le Bihan - Côtes de Duras Les Apprentis 2018

Côtes de Duras|Red wine|Organic

4.4/5 (5 customers)

93/100

RVF

90/100

Bettane & Desseauve

spicy

powerful

fleshy

red meat

“In 2018, Cabernet Franc and Merlot were blended to create the Les Apprentis cuvée, a pure fruit juice with aromas of juicy blackcurrant and well-rounded tannins resting on a beautifully generous palate, punctuated on the finish by notes of fresh pepper and blood orange . A fine cuvée.” (Le Guide RVF 2023)

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Estate

Domaine Mouthes Le Bihan

Vintage

Les Apprentis

Vintage

2018

Designation

Côtes de Duras

Region

Southwest

Grape Varieties

85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet franc

Regions

Clay-limestone soils containing flint and wind-blown silt

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Destemming, fermentation in stainless steel tanks, slow maceration with cooling

Livestock Farming

12 months in oak barrels, one-third of which are new

Organic

Yes

Eye

A dark color with garnet highlights

Nose

A rich, complex bouquet with notes of licorice, spices, and wood

Palate

Full-bodied and velvety with good depth, with noticeable yet refined tannins

Serve

At 14-16°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2028

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with Moroccan couscous, roast veal, beef stew, oven-roasted lamb confit...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 90/100

About the wine:

A lovely finish, with good length and body; well-crafted, pleasant, and appealing for its smoothness and rich fruitiness.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100

Rated winery (2021 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these wineries)

About the wine:

In 2018, Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes were blended to create the “Les Apprentis” cuvée, a pure fruit wine with aromas of juicy blackcurrant and well-rounded tannins that rest on a beautifully generous palate, punctuated on the finish by notes of fresh pepper and blood orange. A wonderful cuvée.

About the estate:

When Jean-Mary and Catherine Le Bihan took over the family farm, they set their sights on the hillsides of Duras. It was a wise decision, as they have elevated the estate to one of the best in the Southwest. In this appellation, which is struggling to gain recognition, the estate uses common grape varieties to craft original wines that are enjoyable when young or built for aging—such as the superb Perrette and the 2014 Noisetiers, which we tasted from a magnum. Clémence, one of their daughters, has joined them.

Customer Rating

4.4/5

based on 5 reviews