Abbotts Delaunay - A Tire d'Aile blanc 2019
87/100
Robert Parker
"Incredibly charming"
"A blend of Picpoul and Roussanne, 40% of which is aged in oak barrels. A Tire d'Aile blanc 2019 offers aromas of lime zest and melon on the nose. Lightly oily, it is refreshing and easy to drink, with well-integrated oak. Ready to drink now." (Wine Advocate 2020 - Joe Czerwinski) A beautiful burst of freshness!
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Eye
Bright, shiny gold
Nose
Expressive, beautifully bright, notes of white flowers and pear
Mouth
Fresh and mineral, beautifully rounded, with a bitter orange finish underscored by delicate notes of white pepper.
Serve
At 10°C
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairings
Ideal as an aperitif, or with fresh fish tartare, grilled fish, or a Thai salad...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Laurent Delaunay set up his winery in Marseillette, a small wine-growing village not far from Carcassonne, and oenologist Vincent Charleux is in charge of it. These two enthusiasts of the Languedoc terroirs combine their talents to select the best plots, vinification methods, blends, and aging techniques. Laurent Delaunay and his wife Catherine, also an oenologist, had already created Les Jamelles in 1991, a range of wines made from remarkable grape varieties. At the end of 2015, they bought the La Métairie d'Alon estate in Limoux with the aim of producing exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines on the beautiful high-altitude terroir of Magrie. The estate covers 25 hectares of organic and biodynamic vineyards, divided into 25 plots, allowing for plot selection and handcrafted cuvées. By the third vintage, their success was already evident. The sunny Pinot Noir cuvée, produced on a north-facing clay plot, is breathtaking. This estate richly deserves a second star!
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Born into a family of Burgundy producers and merchants, Laurent Delaunay, oenologist, after founding Badet Clément & Cie, bought the business established in 1996 by Australian oenologist Nerida Abbott in 2005, creating Abbotts & Delaunay, a wine merchant and producer specializing in wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon region. In 2015, Laurent Delaunay bought the Métairie d'Alon estate and its 25 hectares of organic vineyards from Jean-Louis Denois, a well-known winemaker in Limoux.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2020 guide) 87/100 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
A blend of Picpoul and Roussanne, 40% of which is aged in oak barrels. A Tire d'Aile blanc 2019 offers aromas of lime zest and melon on the nose. Lightly full-bodied, it is refreshing and easy to drink, with well-integrated oak. Ready to drink now.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 1 review
Review and opinion by Mr. STEPHANE S. Published on 11/14/2022
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