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Domaine de Courbissac

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Domain de Courbissac
Located in Cesseras, northeast of Carcassonne in the Languedoc region, Domaine de Courbissac has been run since 2013 by Brunnehilde Claux. This passionate young winemaker, a rising star in the Languedoc, first proved her worth at the famous Domaine Gauby and in Priorat, Spain, where she was able to develop different winemaking methods. Drawing on her experience, she juggles traditional fermentation with de-stemming and whole-cluster fermentation to preserve fruit and freshness. Her personal, dynamic wines are a growing success for Domaine de Courbissac and the Minervois appellation.

The 17-hectare Courbissac vineyard backs onto the Montagne Noire and is planted on south-facing slopes at altitudes ranging from 50 to 500 meters. The clay-limestone soils are varied, with pebbles, shale and sandstone. The oldest vines on the estate are 90 years old, some of them grafts of French vines, which is very rare. The grape varieties correspond to the traditionalMinervois AOC, with a few exceptions: grenache, syrah, mourvèdre, carignan, terret, marsanne, grenache gris and muscat. The originality of the range is the white wine we call "vin orange", since it reveals a pronounced orange hue with a marked tannic structure due to vinification with maceration similar to that of a red wine. The red wines are intense, precise and always full of fruit and freshness, a fine Languedoc benchmark.

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Domaine de Courbissac - Vin de France L'Orange 2023

balanced
rich
orange wine

"A Languedoc Ovni for connoisseurs, with a complex aromatic palette and remarkable vitality".

This white wine, vinified as a red wine, is surprisingly original. It has an orange color, obtained by 9 days' pellicular maceration, intense aromas of dried fruit, raisins and oriental spices (curry), and a full, structured palate.

Domaine de Courbissac - Minervois Les Traverses rosé 2023

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"Simple and immediate pleasure for this rosé, which goes down wonderfully well!"

Les Traverses is a rosé with an attractive pale color. Its pleasant nose opens with aromas of juicy plum and sweet mirabelle plum. On the palate, its fluid structure reveals notes of white pepper, refined minerality and vibrant tension.

Domaine de Courbissac - Minervois Les Traverses rouge 2022

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4/5 (1 reviews)

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(2020 Vintage ratings)
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"A lovely wine with a generous character, convivial and pleasant, to share with friends!"

Les Traverses rouge is a gourmet wine. The nose is discreet, with aromas of black fruits and cherries, heralding an elegant aromatic palette. The palate is balanced and refined. Notes of garrigue add a touch of freshness, and there's a fine minerality on the finish.

Domaine de Courbissac - Minervois Les Traverses rosé 2022

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4/5 (2 reviews)

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"Simple and immediate pleasure!

Les Traverses 2022 is a rosé with an attractive pale color. The nose opens with a bouquet of fresh roses. This cuvée offers gourmandise and lots of fruit, with a very fine balance. A rosé that goes down wonderfully well! Ideal for aperitifs, barbecues, etc.

Domaine de Courbissac - Minervois Roc du Pière 2019

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4/5 (1 reviews)

90/100 Robert Parker

(2017 Vintage ratings)
black fruits
cocoa
liquorice
chocolate
lamb
long-keeping wine

A blend of Syrah and Mourvèdre, it emanates greedy aromas of gingerbread, evolving towards jammy black fruits. The palate is generous, with fine tannins. A bitterness emerges at the end, notably through the flavor of licorice. A fine cuvée for laying down, which will improve with age!

Domaine de Courbissac - Minervois Les Traverses rouge 2021

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4/5 (3 reviews)

91/100 RVF

(2020 Vintage ratings)
grills
tuna a la plancha
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buddy wine

"Convivial and generous!"

Les Traverses rouge 2021 is a gourmet wine. The nose is enticing, with aromas of fresh, juicy fruit. Notes of blackcurrant and red fruit blend perfectly with smoky touches. On the palate, it's a well-balanced, acidic wine with silky tannins and very pleasant length. A lovely wine with a generous character, convivial and pleasant, to share with friends!

Domaine de Courbissac - Minervois Roc du Pière 2018

90/100 Robert Parker

(2017 Vintage ratings)
fruity
silky
gourmet
cocoa
chocolate
lamb

A blend of Syrah and Mourvèdre, it emanates flavors of red fruit and spice, with a hint of vegetal notes. Deep, round and mineral, the palate is enveloped in lively, unctuous and delicious flavors. A fine cuvee for laying down, which will improve with age!

Domaine de Courbissac - Minervois Roc Suzadou 2020

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4.5/5 (2 reviews)

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floral
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great wine

"Grand Minervois!"

Roc Suzadou is still in its youth, with a particularly explosive, charming nose of flowers and perfectly ripe fruit. On the palate, this wine has fine balance and particularly silky tannins. The finish shows a lovely minerality. Finesse, precision and beautiful fruit!

Domaine de Courbissac - Minervois Les Traverses 2019

light
grills
aperitif
tuna a la plancha
buddy wine

"Convivial and generous!"

Les Traverses rouge 2019 is a gourmet wine. The nose is expressive, revealing notes of crushed blackberry and garrigue spices. Powerful and round on the palate, with supple tannins. A lovely wine with a generous character, convivial and pleasant, to share with friends!

Domaine de Courbissac - Minervois Roc du Pière 2017

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2/5 (1 reviews)

90/100 Robert Parker

"The Roc du Pière 2017 Minervois comes from the estate's rockiest plot, aged in foudres. It's silky, elegant and medium-bodied, labeled at just 13% alcohol, very uncommon in the region. Yet it's not shy on flavor, presenting lively cherry fruit accented by notes of crushed stone and dried spice. It doesn't fit regional stereotypes, and that's part of its unique charm." (Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski)

Domaine de Courbissac - Minervois Les Traverses 2018

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4/5 (2 reviews)

87/100 Robert Parker

light
aperitif
buddy wine

"A traditional cuvee from this estate, the 2018 Minervois Les Traverses is aged in vats, blended with equal parts Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Notes of pepper and crushed stone accent notes of black cherry and damp earth on the nose, while the medium- to full-bodied palate is suave and supple." (Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski) A convivial and pleasant red wine to share with friends.

Domaine de Courbissac - Minervois Les Traverses 2017

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3.8/5 (6 reviews)

This powerful wine from the south expresses its bright, luscious fruit on the nose and palate, giving it a lovely freshness. A convivial red wine to share with friends.

Domaine de Courbissac - Minervois Roc du Pière 2016

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4/5 (1 reviews)

90/100 Robert Parker

(2014 Vintage ratings)

This blend of equal parts Syrah and Mourvèdre is produced on the Roc du Pière terroir that gives this cuvée its name. This racy, fleshy wine boasts a fine balance between structure and fruit. Enjoy with navarin lamb.

Domaine de Courbissac - Vin de France L'Orange 2017

This white wine, vinified as a red wine, is surprisingly original. It has an orange color, obtained by 9 days' pellicular maceration, intense aromas of dried fruit, raisins and oriental spices (curry), and a full, structured mouthfeel. A Languedoc Ovni for connoisseurs!

Domaine de Courbissac - Vin de France L'Orange 2016

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2.7/5 (7 reviews)

This white wine, vinified like a red wine, is surprisingly original. It has an orange color, obtained by 9 days' pellicular maceration, intense aromas of dried fruit, raisins, oriental spices and curry, and a full, structured mouthfeel. A Languedoc Ovni to try!