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Domaine de la Cendrillon - Corbières N°1 2016

Languedoc

Red

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2*Étoiles

Hachette

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96/100

Decanter

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93/100

Jeb Dunnuck

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15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

powerful
structured
freshness
minty
red meat
game

"Corbières grande classe!"

"A top-of-the-range cuvée whose very long barrel ageing (24 months) has not dulled the aromas, quite the contrary. Very elegant, the nose declines blackberry, raspberry and peony on a finely wooded background. The same elegance characterizes the palate, which seduces with its fleshy texture, classy tannins and fruit that has digested the oak. Powerful, harmonious and ideal for laying down". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2021)

Features

Estate

Domaine de la Cendrillon

Cuvée

N°1

Vintage

2016

Designation

Corbières

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

50% Mourvèdre, 25% Syrah, 25% Grenache

Terroirs

Vignes du Peyral: South-facing slope of the Pech, sheltered from the north wind. Parcels planted around former gypsum quarries in a combe with soil combining marl with a high concentration of iron and limestone veins.

Viticulture

Certified organic

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Destemming and manual sorting to remove raisined grapes. Vinification in wooden vats, gentle extraction by punching down and temperature control.

Breeding

24 months 60% in foudres (20hl) and 40% in barrels (225L) of French oak

Alcohol content

14,5%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Deep garnet with violet highlights

Nose

Intense and complex, with notes of blackberry, blackcurrant, black pepper, liquorice and hints of balsamic.

Mouth

Rich and powerful, with a silky, delicate texture. Minty finish on a background of sweet spices and mocha. Beautiful complexity and freshness.

Serve

AT 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Pairs well with lamb tagine, grilled or roasted beef, chorizo risotto...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 15/20 (Very good wine)

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.

Decanter

Decanter

Wine rated 96/ 100

About the wine:

Opulent aromas of coconut, raisin, licorice and black fruit, with juniper, blackcurrant, cherry, cinnamon, clove, elegant chocolate and smooth, soft tannins.

Guide Hachette des vins

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (guide 2021) 2*Stars (Outstanding wine)

Domain rated (guide 2024) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the wine:

A top-of-the-range cuvée whose very long barrel ageing (24 months) has not dulled the aromas, quite the contrary. The very elegant nose features blackberry, raspberry and peony on a finely wooded background. The same elegance characterizes the palate, which seduces with its fleshy texture, classy tannins and fruit that has digested the oak. Powerful, harmonious and ideal for laying down.

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.

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated 93/ 100

Domain Rated Recommended

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