Domaine de Cantaussel - Minervois La Livinière Pic St Martin 2012
Languedoc
Red
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3*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
"The estate is on a roll, as witnessed by this 2012, which transports us into an intense, captivating aromatic universe: ripe raspberry and blackcurrant, eucalyptus. Supple on the attack, the palate rises in power on a framework of vanilla and sweet tannins with coconut accents, while remaining marked by the freshness of altitude: a perfect balance. Aged leather, blond tobacco and spices contribute to a rare complexity; the persistence adds to the immediate charm of this bottle while constituting its "capital time"" (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2016).
Features
Estate
Domaine de Cantaussel
Cuvée
Pic St Martin
Vintage
2012
Designation
Minervois La Livinière
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
61% Syrah, 23% Mourvèdre, 16% Grenache
Terroirs
clay-limestone and sandstone soils
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
by gravity. Fermentation of each grape variety separately, in small, temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.
Breeding
18 months in 500-litre second-wine barrels
Alcohol content
15 %
Tasting & pairing
Nose
intense aromas of blackcurrant, raspberry and eucalyptus
Mouth
supple, powerful. Suave, vanilla-flavored tannins. Complex notes of leather and spices.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
perfect with game, stewed red meats...
Domaine de Cantaussel
Minervois
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine noté (guide 2015) Sélectionné (An estate or house that has won us over with one or more wines from its production, without us being able to give a general opinion on the style of the entire range)
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2016 guide) 3*Coup de Coeur (Exceptional wine)
About the wine:
The estate is on a roll (see also AOC Minervois), as witnessed by this 2012, which transports us into an intense, captivating aromatic universe: ripe raspberry and blackcurrant, eucalyptus. Supple on the attack, the palate rises in power on a framework of vanilla and sweet tannins with coconut accents, while remaining marked by the freshness of altitude: a perfect balance. Aged leather, blond tobacco and spices add up to a rare complexity; the persistence adds to the immediate charm of this bottle, while constituting its "time capital".
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.6/5
out of 40 reviews
Note and review by M. NICOLAS B. Published on 14/12/2019
Corked, too bad
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Note and review by M. ELIE M. Published on 08/11/2016
Rated 3 stars + coup de coeur by Hachette. Now I understand why, it has everything going for it. Fresh and concentrated, perfectly balanced: quite simply, this is a great wine. As is often the case, the Hachette guide stands out for its ability to distinguish little-known wines that have all the hallmarks of the greats.
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Note and review by M. FINANCES SPRL V. Published on 03/10/2016
Really good...
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Note and review by M. TIMOTHEE I. Published on 20/08/2016
Cellar for 1 or 2 years, but great potential
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Note and review by M. JACQUES R. Published on 27/06/2016
Aromas of undergrowth, wild notes and ripe fruit. Good to drink.
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Note and review by M. DENIS B. Published on 26/06/2016
1ere dégustation mérite peut-être plus mais il faut sans doute attendre
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Note and review by M. OLIVIER M. Published on 20/06/2023
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Note and review by M. GREGORY P. Published on 08/05/2022
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Note and review by M. DAVID L. Published on 02/04/2022
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Note and review by M. LAURENT D. Published on 20/01/2022
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