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Domaine de Ravanès - Hérault Les Gravières du Taurou rouge 2017

Languedoc

Red

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powerful
racy
black fruits
great care
lamb

"THE cuvée that beat the legendary Petrus in London in 2004 at a memorable blind tasting of the 1999 vintage!"

Based on a precise plot selection and a blend of Merlot and Petit Verdot, this grand cuvée benefits from an exceptionally long ageing period to be perfected. The 2017 vintage, following in the footsteps of 2015, is already proving very affordable, with a beautiful openness and great elegance of tannins. Decant several hours before tasting, or cellar for a few years.

Features

Estate

Domaine de Ravanès

Cuvée

Les Gravières du Taurou

Vintage

2017

Designation

IGP Hérault

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

55% Merlot, 45% Petit Verdot

Terroirs

Gravelly clay-limestone soils

Viticulture

Certified organic

Harvest

Hand-picked, sorted grapes from a strict plot selection

Winemaking

Partial destemming, temperature-controlled fermentation, pumping over twice a day, 8-week post-fermentation maceration.

Breeding

48 months in new oak barrels (20%), 1,2 and 3 wines, then 24 months in vats

Alcohol content

15%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Deep purple hue

Nose

Fresh plum and blackberry aromas with hints of mocha and black tea

Mouth

Powerful, massive, full-bodied with lots of substance, uncommon length on the palate, foreshadowing slow evolution in the bottle over many years.

Serve

Decant at 15-17°C

Open

Several hours before decanting

Drink before

2034+

Production

1 600 bottles

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy without hesitation with beef or lamb, truffle-based dishes and the noblest game ...

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