A dazzling ruby color, a blend of red and black fruits and a crisp, greedy attack. The major Syrah in the blend brings structure and spice to a generous palate with mellow tannins.
Features
Estate
Domaine de la Cendrillon
Cuvée
Essentielle
Vintage
2020
Designation
Corbières
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
75% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre, 5% Grenache
Terroirs
Terrasses de Lézignan, terroir of Quaternary alluviums made of red clay and limestone pebbles for Syrah, west-facing côteaux du Pech, limestone-clay sands for Mourvèdre.
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual, at optimum ripeness, sorted in the vineyard
Winemaking
Sorting at vatting, slow, gentle alcoholic fermentation to express the potential of each grape variety, natural malolactic fermentation after a fortnight's warm maceration on lees.
Breeding
24 months in concrete vats
Alcohol content
14%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright ruby colour
Nose
Rich, luscious and fruity, with aromas of strawberry and raspberry, and subtle notes of blackcurrant and dark berries.
Mouth
Ample, generous and smooth, with silky, mellow tannins
Serve
AT 16°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with small game, poultry liver salad, roasted red meat...
Domaine de la Cendrillon
Corbières
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine 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
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
La Cendrillon? A locality in Ornaisons, at the foot of the Fontfroide massif, a former 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
Rated wine (guide 2023) 89/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
The 2020 Corbières Essentielle is cut from the same cloth as the 2019, with a spicy, fleshy and peppery style, as well as a round, straightforward and delicious mouthfeel. It's well-balanced, with ripe tannins, and will drink well for 3-4 years or more.
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