Domaine de Ravanès - Hérault Les Gravières du Taurou rouge 2017
Languedoc
Red
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"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
Enjoy without hesitation with beef or lamb, truffle-based dishes and the noblest game ...
Domaine de Ravanès
IGP Hérault
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
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Note and review by M. LIONEL ESTEBAN M. Published on 08/09/2024
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Note and review by M. FABRICE & MATHIS P. Published on 24/08/2024
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Note and review by M. DANY D. Published on 04/02/2024
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