"All the generosity and fragrance of ripe Syrah vinified in carbonic maceration in this enticing cuvée. Its dense color augurs a rich, concentrated nose imbued with blackcurrant and morello cherry. The same voluptuousness emanates from a palate that's as fat as you'd wish, without being flabby, with fine, crisp tannins. Lively finish of fresh fruit and sweet spices. Power, elegance, gourmandise: "it's all there", enthuse the tasters.(Le Guide Hachette 2023)
Features
Estate
Château Sainte-Madeleine
Cuvée
Réserve
Vintage
2020
Designation
Minervois
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
55% Syrah, 30 % Grenache et 15% Vieux carignan
Terroirs
Clay-limestone hillside soils on sandstone
Viticulture
Integrated, conversion to organic farming
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Cold pre-fermentation carbonic maceration
Breeding
In tank
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep ruby colour
Nose
Intense and fragrant, with black fruits and cocoa
Mouth
Unctuous attack of violets and pepper. Power supported by soft tannins. Rich, but above all elegant and voluptuous.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Food and wine pairing
Serve with kebabs, lamb, stuffing...
Château Sainte-Madeleine
Minervois
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2023) 2*Coup de Coeur (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
All the generosity and fragrance of ripe Syrah vinified in carbonic maceration in this enticing cuvée. Its dense color augurs a rich, concentrated nose imbued with blackcurrant and morello cherry. The same voluptuousness emanates from a palate that's as fat as you'd wish, without any softness, with fine, crisp tannins. Lively finish of fresh fruit and sweet spices. Power, elegance, gourmandise: "it's all there", enthuse the tasters.
About the domain :
Established in 1997, Jérôme Portal, who runs several estates in the Minervois, not far from Serre d'Oupia, has made a name for himself in the Guide. He produces a number of cuvées under different labels: Ch. Beaufort, Ch. Molières, Ch. Artix, Ch. Portal, Ch. Sainte-Madeleine.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.9/5
out of 16 reviews
Note and review by M. FABIEN L. Published on 28/06/2024
A full-bodied, gourmet wine, even if not the finest (drunk in 2024, it can certainly be rounded off). So I would have given it 4 stars... until I saw the price. A very good wine under 10 euros is unhoped-for these days!
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Note and review by M. SEBASTIEN R. Published on 02/05/2024
An obvious value for money, with good body and volume on the palate, without heaviness. Not very complex, but aromatic and pleasant.
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Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 11/09/2023
Château Beaufort's elegant, demonstrative flagship. The violet- and pepper-tinged attack opens onto a powerful, full and charming palate, enveloped by a dense, fine-grained feel, with a particularly savory unctuosity, supported by patinated, caressing tannins, beautifully rounded but still a little severe. It emanates an abundance of ripe, juicy black fruit, concentrated with toasty notes, delicate cocoa and a plethora of sweet spices. A fine acidity maintains the balance of the solid structure throughout the tasting and supports a long, velvety, voluptuous finish. Excellent RQP pleasure. Immediately irresistible. Ideal companion for a mosaic of dishes: in summer, bbq-grilled veal kidney brochettes with eggplant caviar or braised duck with candied black figs; in winter, West Indian chicken Colombo or Indian-style Shabi Korma lamb. Rating = 4.1.
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Note and review by M. DANIEL T. Published on 23/11/2024
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Note and review by M. VICTOR B. Published on 29/10/2024
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Note and review by M. FABRICE & MATHIS P. Published on 24/08/2024
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Note and review by M. CHRISTIAN P. Published on 07/06/2024
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Note and review by M. JEREMY L. Published on 02/05/2024
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