"A very fresh red, with raspberry notes, pure and generous fruitiness, with a certain suppleness." (La Revue du Vin de France - June 2021). Grenache, Syrah and Carignan are blended here to produce a dense, pleasant wine, rich and well-balanced. Superb value for money!
Features
Estate
Domaine Magellan
Cuvée
Grenache Syrah Carignan
Vintage
2018
Designation
Languedoc
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
55% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 15% Carignan
Terroirs
Grenache, Syrah: Triassic sandstone soils, Carignan: clay and rolled pebbles
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Destemming, fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks with indigenous yeasts
Breeding
In 3 to 6-wine Burgundy barrels
Alcohol content
13,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Crimson red
Nose
Aromas of red fruits and sweet spices
Mouth
Rich, fruity and well-balanced, a dense and pleasant wine.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink before
2023-2028
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with red meats, spicy dishes, moussaka...
Magellan Estate
Languedoc
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2018 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
Wines with character, plenty of fruit, good texture and fresh balance, that are still very easy to drink.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Bruno Lafon inherited his father's passion for wine and Burgundian rigor. Seduced by the Languedoc terroir, he joined forces with Sylvie Legros in 1999 to restore this 32-hectare estate, which is run using organic methods.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (guide 2021) 88/100
About the wine:
A very fresh red, with hints of raspberry, pure, generous fruitiness and a certain suppleness.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. BENOIT L. Published on 17/07/2021
it's simply good, and it's organic. Pure pleasure... A must for every cellar!
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