Domaine Chiroulet - Grande Réserve 2018
1*Étoile
Hachette
“Pure red fruit with lovely vanilla notes. The intense nose was certainly appealing. The palate is equally impressive: balanced, full-bodied, and structured by tannins that are distinct yet well-integrated. It pairs beautifully with a rib of beef or a Roquefort-style cheese. ” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2022). Everything you’d expect from a good “Gascon” wine!
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Eye
Deep purple dress
Nose
A blend of red and black fruits (morello cherry, blackcurrant)
Palate
Full-bodied with delicate woody notes, mild spices, and mocha, finishing with fresh, firm tannins that give it a lovely length and a return to slightly jammy fruit
Serve
Decant at 15-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with red meat or aged cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to expectations for its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Philippe Fezas has been tending his vineyards since 1995, the year he took the plunge and added the role of winemaker to his position as a consultant for Seguin-Moreau. Committed to producing expressive wines sold to wine shops and fine restaurants, he carefully plans his vineyard layout, taking a different approach from neighboring producers. His two slopes face the Pyrenees and feature a variety of soils ranging from fine clay (the Côte d’Heux) to more calcareous soils (white soils).
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2022) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
Pure red fruit, with lovely vanilla notes. The intense aroma was certainly appealing. The palate is equally impressive: balanced, full-bodied, and structured by tannins that are distinct yet well-integrated. It pairs well with a ribeye steak or a Roquefort-style cheese.
About the estate:
As the heir to four generations of winemakers who have been based here since 1893, Philippe Fezas looks out from his 50-hectare estate at the small 13th-century church in the nearby hamlet of Heux. A gentle breeze, the chiroula, blows through the rows of vines, drying the grapes that will yield flocs, Armagnacs, and Côtes de Gascogne of exceptional quality. A sure bet.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. PASCAL H. Published on March 13, 2023
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