"The 2018 Corbières A Tire d'Aile Syrah-Grenache blend seems to favor the Syrah side, with peppery aromas with notes of blueberry, garrigue and crushed stone. From the same vineyard as the Minervois, it seems more complex but in the same style; medium-bodied, supple, ready to drink over the next few years. Like its companion, it 's a sure bet " (Wine Advocate 2020 - Joe Czerwinski).
Features
Estate
Abbots Delaunay
Cuvée
A Tire d'Aile
Vintage
2018
Designation
Corbières
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
Grenache, Syrah
Terroirs
Grapes from three very different terroirs: 65% from Corbières de l'Est (a seaside area whose grapes bring freshness and elegance), 20% from Portes du Fitou (a more southerly terroir whose grapes give a rich, aromatic flavour) and 15% from the Corbières Boutenac cru, which brings depth and elegance to the wine.
Viticulture
Raisonnée, wine made from purchased grapes or juice
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Hand-picked, whole grapes are transported in 40-50 kg containers and poured directly into the vats without crushing or pumping. Maceration for 15 days. The first pressings are added to the pouring wine.
Breeding
40% in oak barrels (20% new barrels) and 60% in stainless steel tanks
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep black colour
Nose
Floral (violet), delicate black fruits, mixed with fine spices (white pepper), black olive, notes of humus and tobacco.
Mouth
Rich, dense, with plenty of substance and coated tannins. Finishes with stewed fruit and pastries.
Serve
AT 17°C
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairing
A perfect accompaniment to game meats, red meats, rabbit on the spit and poultry ...
Abbots Delaunay
Corbières
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
Laurent Delaunay has set up his winery in Marseillette, a small wine-producing village not far from Carcassonne, and oenologist Vincent Charleux is in charge. These two Languedoc terroir enthusiasts combine their talents to make the best possible selection of parcels, vinification, blending and ageing. Laurent Delaunay, with his wife Catherine, an oenologist like himself, had already created les-jamelles, a range of remarkable varietal wines, in 1991. At the end of 2015, they bought Domaine La Métairie d'Alon, in Limoux, with the aim of producing exceptional Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays on the beautiful high-altitude Magrie terroir. The 25 hectares are farmed organically and biodynamically, and are divided into 25 parcels, allowing for plot-by-plot selections and hand-crafted cuvées. From the third vintage onwards, success has been evident. The solar Pinot Noir cuvée, produced on a north-facing clay parcel, is breathtaking. This estate richly deserves a second star!
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Coming from a family of Burgundy producers and merchants, oenologist Laurent Delaunay, after creating Badet Clément & Cie, bought out the business founded in 1996 by Australian oenologist Nerida Abbott in 2005, creating under the name Abbotts & Delaunay a wine merchant company specializing in Languedoc-Roussillon wines. In 2015, Laurent Delaunay bought Domaine de la Métairie d'Alon and its 25 ha of organic vineyards from well-known Limoux winemaker Jean-Louis Denois.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2020 guide) 90/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2018 Corbières A Tire d'Aile Syrah-Grenache blend seems to favor the Syrah side, with peppery aromas of blueberry, garrigue and crushed stone. From the same vineyard as the Minervois, it seems more complex but in the same style; medium-bodied, supple, ready to drink over the next few years. Like its companion, it's a terrific value!
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.4/5
out of 5 reviews
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Note and review by M. PENG W. Published on 09/03/2021
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