Domaine Borie La Vitarèle - Les Schistes 2016
Languedoc
Red
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Drink or Keep
90/100
Robert Parker
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15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
Planted at altitude on steep schist slopes, these old Grenache, Syrah and Carignan vines give this cuvée the typical character of the region. Scents of garrigue, a floral bouquet, followed by a silky, delicate mouth, sculpted by the finesse of the tannins. The finish is powerful and spicy.
Features
Estate
Domaine Borie La Vitarèle
Cuvée
Les Schistes
Vintage
2016
Designation
Saint-Chinian
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan
Terroirs
Steep slopes of laminated schist, altitude 300 to 350m, north-west and east facing
Viticulture
Certified organic & biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
De-stemming, then gravity-fed into open vats. Gentle extraction by punching down. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts, no added SO2.
Breeding
12 months in demi-muids of 3 to 6 wines on lees for Syrah, Grenache on lees in stainless steel tanks
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Dark, intense color
Nose
Delicate, spicy nuances, lots of finesse in the scents
Mouth
Silky and delicate with fine tannins
Serve
AT 6-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2024
Production
13.000 bottles
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with game, poultry, red meats, cheeses...
Domain Borie La Vitarèle
Saint-Chinian
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 15/20 (Vintage 2015) (Very good wine)
Domain rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
Camille Izarn, supported today by her husband Ulrich, produces wines that are all highly commendable. The domaine is in good hands after the accidental death of her father, the late Jean-François Izarn. Terres Blanches is an entry-level wine that looks upmarket and deserves to be sought out. Cuvée Les Schistes has great ageing potential, while Les Crès is made from Villefranchian pebble soils. Midi-Rouge in the Saint Chinian Roquebrun appellation is the most ambitious cuvée from this estate, which has been biodynamic since 1998.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domain rated (guide 2024) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
A 20-hectare estate run since 1998 (organically and biodynamically) by Jean-François Izarn, an adept of gentle vinification using indigenous yeasts, respectful of the environment and terroir. This highly valued winemaker, recognized and appreciated by his peers, "left the scene" prematurely in 2014. His wife Cathy brilliantly took over from him before handing over to Camille, their daughter.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated 90/100 (Vintage 2015) (Wonderful wine)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domain rated (guide 2024) Selected (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the domains that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).
About the domain :
Camille has been rooted in the estate's 60 hectares of holm oak, garrigue and vines since she was very young. While beginning her career as a journalist in Paris, fate brought her back to the heart of the family vineyard in 2014, following the death of her father, the charismatic Jean-François Izarn. The young woman has since proved her worth, continuing to express the geological variety of her area, to the east of the appellation, in her various cuvées. With the help of Ulrich, her companion with a passion for agronomy, and her mother, who is always at her side, Camille is pushing ahead with new projects, such as the construction of the wine library and the planting of a new cuvée to be launched in 2024.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
on 4 reviews
Note and review by M. LAURENT D. Published on 23/11/2019
Well done to the domaine for the consistency in the quality of their wines. For more than 10 years I have been treating my friends and myself to these fine Saint Chinian wines.
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Note and review by Mme FRANCOISE R. Published on 31/03/2020
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Note and review by M. DIMITRI R. Published on 02/03/2020
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Note and review by M. JEAN LUC S. Published on 18/01/2020
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