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 come together in the Les Apprentis cuvée, a pure fruit juice with aromas of juicy blackcurrant and well-integrated tannins, offering a generous palate that is 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

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soils containing flint and wind-blown silt

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

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

Livestock farming

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

Organic

Yes

Eye

A dark color with garnet highlights

Nose

A rich blend with notes of licorice, spices, and wood

Palate

Full-bodied and velvety with good structure, featuring distinct 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...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 90/100

About the wine:

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

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100

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

About the wine:

In 2018, Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes were blended to create the Les Apprentis cuvée, a pure fruit juice with aromas of juicy blackcurrant and well-integrated tannins, offering a generous palate that is punctuated in the finish by notes of fresh pepper and blood orange. A fine 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 that is struggling to gain recognition, this estate, using a standard blend of grape varieties, produces original wines that are enjoyable to drink young or built for aging, such as the superb Perrette and the 2014 Noisetiers, tasted from a magnum. Clémence, one of their daughters, has joined them.

Customer rating

4.4/5

based on 5 reviews