"A blend of Syrah (60%) and Grenache. The deep color heralds a generous wine; wild, powerful scents, then a full-bodied, solid 'second string rugby'; muscle, then, with a hint of rusticity on the finish that will fade with age." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2016). An elegant yet powerful wine, with a long, persistent finish, the flagship of the estate!
Features
Estate
Château Pech-Latt
Cuvée
Tamanova
Vintage
2013
Designation
Corbières
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
Syrah, Grenache
Terroirs
selection of the best vines of the vintage, clay-limestone soils, stony hillsides
Viticulture
organic since 1991, certified by Ecocert
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
natural and traditional. Handling reduced to a strict minimum and fermentation with indigenous yeasts only.
Breeding
in oak casks for 12 months
Alcohol content
14%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
intense garnet-red colour with violet highlights, clear and brilliant
Nose
very expressive aromas of black fruits (blueberry, blackberry) with a nice complexity (spices, pepper, liquorice)
Mouth
very well-structured, elegant yet powerful, with a long, persistent finish
Serve
decant at 18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
perfect with roast beef, game birds, braised red meats and, of course, strong cheese platters...
Château Pech-Latt
Corbières
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2016 guide) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
A blend of Syrah (60%) and Grenache. The deep color heralds a generous wine, with wild, powerful aromas, followed by a full-bodied, rugby-like solidity. Muscle, then, with a hint of rusticity on the finish, which will fade with age.
About the domain :
Like many Corbières estates, Pech-Latt is of monastic origin: the estate depended on the nearby abbey of Lagrasse, whose vineyard is attested in 784. Located at the foot of the Alaric mountain, this vast unit (340 ha, including 160 ha of vines) has been farmed organically since 1991. Today, Lise Sadirac is the manager of the estate, which belongs to the Louis Max group from Burgundy.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Estate rated 5*Stars (Outstanding production)
About the domain :
At the foot of the Alaric mountains, Pech-Latt's certified organic vines are planted on limestone and red marl soils. Hard work, then, as the estate exceeds 90 hectares, with a varied grape variety that gives pride of place to carignan and grenache noir, as well as marsanne in the white. After de-stemming - except for some of the carignan - the musts undergo long vatting, followed by ageing in vats or oak barrels for some of the older vines.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
About the wine:
The fuller-bodied Tamanova 2013 is also more vibrant, with a fresh, dense, lively fruitiness that is conveyed with precision.
Customer reviews
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