Domaine de Ravanès - Hérault Les Gravières du Taurou 2019
Languedoc
Red
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To keep
90/100
Vert de Vin
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90/100
James Suckling
"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 exceptionally long ageing to refine its character. The 2019 vintage is already proving very affordable, with a beautiful openness and elegant tannins. Decant several hours before tasting, or cellar for a few years.
Features
Estate
Domaine de Ravanès
Cuvée
Les Gravières du Taurou
Vintage
2019
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
Intense ruby red
Nose
Aromas of fresh plum and blackberry with spicy notes of pepper and nutmeg
Mouth
Powerful, dense and structured, with a touch of liquorice and a juicy finish.
Serve
Decant at 15-17°C
Open
Several hours before decanting
Drink before
2035+
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy without hesitation with beef or lamb, truffle-based dishes and the noblest game ...
Domaine de Ravanès
PGI Hérault
Expert opinion
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2024) 90/100
About the wine:
A dense, concentrated and generous blend of Merlot and Petit Verdot. Aromas of dark plums, wet stones, grilled meat, baking spices and undergrowth. Full-bodied, with silky tannins. Rich and generous, with lots of berry, dark chocolate and spice character. Chewy and concentrated. Made from organically grown grapes.
Vert de Vin
Rated wine (guide 2024) 90/100 (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)
About the wine:
The wine has a lovely, intense ruby color. The nose is fresh and fruity, with a slight reduction. There are notes of red fruits such as small cherries, but also spices such as pepper and nutmeg in the background. The second nose opens up with more fruit and a lovely freshness that accompanies a touch of acidity. The palate is fresh and fruity, with notes of cherry, wild strawberry and crunchy blackberry. The tannins are intense, with a hint of licorice. The finish is juicy with hints of strawberry, plum and fresh fig.
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