"A high-end vintage whose very long aging in barrels (24 months) has not dulled the aromas, quite the contrary. Very elegant, the nose offers blackberry, raspberry, and peony notes on a finely wooded background. The same elegance characterizes the palate, which seduces with its fleshy texture, high-class tannins, and fruit that has digested the oak. Powerful, harmonious, and with good aging potential."(Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2021)
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Eye
Deep garnet color with purple highlights
Nose
Intense and complex, notes of blackberry, blackcurrant, black pepper, licorice, balsamic hints
Mouth
Rich and powerful, with a silky, delicate texture. Menthol finish with hints of sweet spices and mocha. Beautiful complexity and freshness.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with lamb tagine, grilled or roasted beef, chorizo risotto...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Robert Joyeux juggled his career as an industrialist with extensive renovation work on the property, enabling him to create the Corbières he had always dreamed of: elegant and expressing 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 recently joined them to promote this fine wine around the world. The estate has been certified organic since 2013. The grapes are cared for to perfection, with gentle extraction, no crushing, and gravity-fed processing, resulting in generous yet refined and sincere wines. The Inédite cuvée displays depth and structure, while the exuberant and characterful cuvée numéro-1 lives up to its name. We were also impressed by the new La Coume cuvée, which is invigorating and fresh. The whites and rosés are delicious.
Decanter
Wine rated 96/100
About wine:
Opulent aromas of coconut, raisins, licorice, and black fruits, with flavors of juniper, blackcurrant, cherry, cinnamon, clove, elegant chocolate, and smooth, soft tannins.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rating (2021 guide) 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)
About wine:
A high-end vintage whose very long aging in barrels (24 months) has not dulled the aromas, quite the contrary. Very elegant, the nose offers blackberry, raspberry, and peony notes on a finely wooded background. The same elegance characterizes the palate, which seduces with its fleshy texture, high-class tannins, and fruit that has digested the oak. Powerful, harmonious, and with good aging potential.
About the estate:
La Cendrillon? A locality in Ornaisons, at the foot of the Fontfroide massif, a former inn along the Roman road that linked Narbonnaise to Aquitaine. A native of the region, entrepreneur Robert Joyeux took over the family estate in 1993 and spared no expense in investing in new plantings and a new winery. Today, 42 hectares have been certified organic since the end of 2012.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 93/100
Rated Recommended
Customer rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. FABRICE & MATHIS P. Published on 10/17/2025
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Review and opinion by Mr. JEAN LUC V. Published on 02/01/2023
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