With its intense garnet-red color, this Corbières 80% Syrah and 20% Grenache powerfully delivers aromas of black fruit, blackcurrant, blackberry, cherry, spices, licorice and smoke after 12 months' barrel ageing. Full-bodied on the palate, with round, coated tannins and an unctuous texture. A full-bodied cuvée to accompany dishes of character.
Features
Estate
Château La Bastide
Cuvée
L'Optimée
Vintage
2018
Designation
Corbières
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
80% Syrah, 20% Grenache (âge moyen des vignes : 50 ans)
Terroirs
Quaternary clay-limestone terraces with large rounded pebbles, south/southeast exposure
Viticulture
Raisonnée, on the road to organic conversion
Harvest
At optimum maturity, at night
Winemaking
Destemming and crushing, vinified using the traditional method at a temperature of 28-30°C for 15 to 18 days, maceration with daily pumping over, run-off according to tasting.
Breeding
12 months in Bordeaux barrels (French oak only)
Alcohol content
15%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense dark red colour
Nose
Spicy, smoky, aromas of red fruit, blackberry, cherry, blackcurrant.
Mouth
Round, silky tannins, good length and finesse.
Serve
AT 14-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with red meats, game...
Château La Bastide
Corbières
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
North-west of Lézignan-Corbières, a vast estate (180 ha) focused on exports, acquired in 1987 by Anne-Marie and Guilhem Durand. A first in Languedoc-Roussillon. In 2015, it was the first in Languedoc to pass into the hands of a Chinese group, the importer BHC International Wine Assets Management. Close to the Minervois region, the vineyard is set on an ancient terrace of the Aude, rich in rolled pebbles.
Concours Général Agricole de Paris
Rated wine (2020 guide) Gold Medal (Vintage 2018) (Concours Général Agricole Paris)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. VINCENT P. Published on 29/05/2023
Dark red color. Peppery, blackberry nose. Open 2 to 3 hours before tasting and decant. Exquisite with partridge on the spit, lacquered...
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Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 28/12/2022
Dark red in color, with highly concentrated aromas of ripe black fruit and hints of garrigue. The palate opens with the same intensity same full-bodied, textured vigor, driven by robust, yet rounded and silky tannins. The finish is just as exuberant, with a hint of licorice and black pepper. Good aging potential. This masculine wine with a strong personality was enjoyed after decanting for 1 hour with caramelized Iberian pork spider, chorizo-red bell pepper cream and Catalan risotto. Score = 4.
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