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!
Features
Estate
Domaine de Courbissac
Cuvée
Roc du Pière
Vintage
2019
Designation
Minervois
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
Syrah, Mourvèdre
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soils with active limestone, altitude 300 metres, 40-year-old vines
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Gentle maceration without mechanical extraction for 9 to 12 days, fermentation with indigenous yeasts
Breeding
In foudre, then matured for a few months in concrete vats
Alcohol content
13,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Dark ruby with violet highlights
Nose
Delicious aromas of gingerbread and jammy black fruit.
Mouth
Generous, with fine tannins, a bitterness emerges on the finish, notably through the flavour of the liquorice stick.
Serve
AT 16°C
Open
To decant
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairing
Perfect with navarin of lamb, beef chops, charcuterie and cheese platters, chocolate desserts...
Domaine de Courbissac
Minervois
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2020 guide) 90/100 (Vintage 2017) (Great wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. FRANCOIS J. Published on 07/02/2024
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Note and review by M. FLORIAN H. Published on 18/12/2023
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