Domaine de la Bégude - IGP Méditerranée Cadet de La Bégude 2021
Provence
Red
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90/100
Wine Enthusiast
This Mediterranean red expresses the full ardor of the region. Fragrances of black cherry, menthol and spices are expressed in the glass. On the palate, the fruit is harmoniously released, and the spicy finish gives way to elegant tannins. Enjoy in the exuberance of its youth, ideally with grilled meats or Thai cuisine...
Features
Estate
Domaine de la Bégude
Cuvée
Cadet de La Bégude
Vintage
2021
Designation
IGP Méditerranée
Region
Provence
Grape varieties
35% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 25% Marselan, 5% Mourvèdre
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soil
Viticulture
Certified organic (Ecocert)
Harvest
Manual in small cases
Winemaking
Double sorting, total destemming, berry pressing and long maceration
Breeding
In stainless steel vats to enhance the fruit
Alcohol content
14%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep garnet colour
Nose
Black cherry fragrance, with menthol and spice notes
Mouth
Harmonious and fruity, with a warm, spicy finish and elegant tannins.
Serve
AT 16-17°C
Open
1/2 h before
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Ideal served with grilled red meats or meats in sauce, leg of lamb, duck with olives or lacquered duck, pork brochettes with prunes, guinea fowl, Iberian Bellota ham. Mediterranean and Asian cuisine...
Domaine de la Bégude
IGP Méditerranée
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
The terroir is composed of marl and clay soils on a limestone bedrock. Guillaume Tari and his wife manage this place steeped in history with heart and spirit. Preserving nature as much as possible, they produce wines that live up to their philosophy that "quality is a sum of details, each of which requires rigor". Since the king grape variety, Mourvèdre, has the gift not only of expressing the character of its terroir, but also that of its winemaker, the wines show a distinctly Bordeaux trait, sophisticated and well-mannered, without betraying this wild and splendid terroir overlooking the Grande Bleue.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
Bordelais Guillaume and Soledad Tari are at the helm of this 500-hectare estate, amidst which nestle 20 hectares of organic vines. One of the main features of this wine estate is its altitude. At 410 meters above sea level, La Bégude enjoys a very different climate from that near the coast. With wide temperature variations between day and night, and a windy area, the Mourvèdre grapes ripen slowly but surely. And Grenache takes on a dimension on this "caillasse" terroir that is rarely found in Bandol. With powerful aromas of black fruit and black olive, the reds (50% of the volume) still offer a warm spirit, at the upper limit of ripeness! The rosé is always remarkable for its singular vinosity. The 2019 red is admirably concentrated, with a fine expression of fruit. Let's hope that future vintages follow suit!
Wine Enthusiast
Rated 90/100 (Vintage 2020)
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer reviews
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