Domaine de la Cendrillon - Nuance 2019
Languedoc
White
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17,5/20
Jancis Robinson
"Quite a complex nose of pineapple and gooseberries, ripe peaches and greengage, tarragon and black cardamom. Plus something creamy. Full and overflowing with a plethora of fruit from gooseberry green to mango gold. Vibrant fruit, though very dry, with a crisp prism of acidity running through it. A fascinating blend of grape varieties. Don't serve it too cold; it's best at a cellar temperature of around 14°C." (Jancis Robinson) Among the highest-rated cuvées in the Languedoc 2020 tasting!
Features
Estate
Domaine de la Cendrillon
Cuvée
Nuance
Vintage
2019
Designation
Vin de France
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
40% Petit Manseng, 18% Grenache Gris, 12% Grenache Blanc, 7% Marsanne, 7% Roussanne, 7% Albariño, 6% Verdejo, 3% Maccabeu
Terroirs
Grenache Blanc and Gris, Marsanne and Roussanne are planted on the high, clay-limestone terraces of the Orbieu, on west-facing slopes, while Petit Manseng, Albariño and Verdejo are planted on marl and clay, on the southern slopes of the Pech, sheltered from the north wind.
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Light pressing, long cold settling (5 days at 4°C), blending and fermentation in cold vats.
Breeding
One part 6 months on lees in demi-muids and Austrian foudres (13hL) with regular stirring, the other part in stainless steel tanks.
Alcohol content
13,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Pale yellow with golden highlights
Nose
Aromas of fresh fruit, citrus, white peaches and subtle floral touches.
Mouth
Beautiful balance on the palate between freshness and smoothness, delicate pastry notes, harmony and minerality on the finish.
Serve
AT 10-11°C
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy it as an aperitif or to perfection with sole au beurre blanc...
Domain of the Cinderella
Vin de France
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domain rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
Robert Joyeux's career as an industrialist went hand in hand with extensive renovation work on the estate, enabling him to create the Corbières of his dreams, elegant and expressive of the complexity and variety of its terroirs. Since 2011, he and his wife Geneviève have devoted themselves full-time to their estate, and their son Hubert has just joined them to promote this fine cru to the four corners of the world. The estate has been certified organic since 2013, and the grapes are cared for to perfection. Gentle extractions, no crushing of the grapes and the use of gravity ensure generous yet refined and sincere wines. The cuvée Inédite has depth and staying power, while the cuvée numéro-1, exuberant and full of character, deserves its name. We were also seduced by the new Cuvée La Coume, tonic and fresh. White and rosé wines are delicious.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domain rated (guide 2024) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
La Cendrillon? A place in Ornaisons, at the foot of the Fontfroide massif, an old inn along the Roman road that linked the Narbonnaise region to Aquitaine. A native of the region, entrepreneur Robert Joyeux took over the family estate in 1993, and has spared no expense in investments: new plantations, and the construction of a winery. Today, the 42 ha estate has been certified organic since the end of 2012.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 17,5/ 20
About the wine:
Quite a complex nose of pineapple and gooseberries, ripe peaches and greengage, tarragon and black cardamom. Plus something creamy. Full and overflowing with a plethora of fruit from gooseberry green to mango gold. Vibrant fruit, though very dry, with a crisp prism of acidity running through it. A fascinating blend of grape varieties. Don't serve it too cold: it's best at a cellar temperature of around 14°C.
Jeb Dunnuck
Domain Rated Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.6/5
on 10 reviews
Note and review by M. FABRICE R. Published on 05/07/2021
Lovely wine, airy, mineral and quite straightforward. To be enjoyed again a little later.
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Note and review by M. MATHIEU W. Published on 16/10/2020
Aan de neus citrus, gele pruimen, perzik, bloemen, gekneusd groen, geroosterde amandelen complexe aroma's. In de mond sappig en fris citrusfruit, kruisbessen en groene kruiden. Gemiddelde vulling en gemiddelde afdronk. Had er iets meer van verwacht. Nogal aan de prijs voor het gebodene. Score: 14,5/20
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Note and review by M. SERGE S. Published on 04/04/2022
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Note and review by M. PIERRE M. Published on 26/02/2022
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Note and review by M. MICHEL R. Published on 22/11/2021
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Note and review by M. AAA JEAN R. Published on 15/11/2021
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Note and review by M. ANDRE D. Published on 13/11/2021
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Note and review by M. MATHIEU M. Published on 14/08/2021
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Note and review by M. BERNARD P. Published on 02/11/2020
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Note and review by Mme AURELIE D. Published on 29/10/2020
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