Domaine de la Bégude - IGP Méditerranée Thyrsus rouge 2021
90/100
Wine Enthusiast
89/100
RVF
In its simplest form, the Thyrsus cuvée is vinified using natural methods, without added sulfur or filtration, and aged for six months in amphorae. A pure expression of Mourvèdre, with a Mediterranean bouquet rich in black fruits, spices, and generous, crisp tannins. All the exuberance and freshness of Mourvèdre in a bottle!
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Eye
Deep garnet color with purple highlights
Nose
Rich, elegant bouquet with aromas of wild berries, blackcurrants, and raspberries, supported by spicy notes of black pepper, thyme, and violet.
Mouth
Generous, crisp tannins, finishing with a subtle hint of toast and superb freshness.
Serve
At 16-17°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2030
Production
3,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with cold cuts and cheeses, braised meats, a rib of beef, or a leg of lamb flavored with herbes de Provence. After a few years of aging, it will enhance dishes with sauces and game...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, the pride of French vineyards)
About the estate:
The terroir is composed of marl and clay soils on a limestone base. Guillaume Tari and his wife manage this historic site with heart and soul. Preserving nature as much as possible, they produce wines that live up to their philosophy, according to which "quality is the sum of details, each of which requires rigor." Since the king of grape varieties, Mourvèdre, has the gift of expressing not only the character of its terroir, but also that of its winemaker, the wines show a clearly Bordeaux-style, sophisticated and well-bred character, without betraying this splendid and wild terroir overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rating (2023 guide) 89/100 (2020 vintage)
Rated estate (2023 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Guillaume and Soledad Tari, from Bordeaux, run this 500-hectare estate, in the middle of which lie 20 hectares of organically grown vines. One of the main characteristics of this wine estate is its high altitude. At 410 meters above sea level, La Bégude enjoys a climate that is very different from that of the nearby coast. With significant temperature variations between day and night, and a windy environment, the Mourvèdre grapes ripen slowly but surely. And on this stony terroir, the Grenache takes on a dimension that is rarely found in Bandol. With powerful aromas of black fruits and black olives, the reds (50% of the volume) always offer a warm spirit, at the upper limit of maturity! The rosé is always remarkable for its unique vinosity. The 2019 red is admirably concentrated with a fine expressiveness of fruit. Let's hope that future vintages follow suit!
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated 90/100 (2020 vintage)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer rating
3/5
based on 1 review
Review and opinion by Mr. FREDERIC B. Published on 08/30/2023
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