Domaine de la Bégude - IGP Méditerranée Thyrsus rouge 2021
Provence
Red
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Drink or Keep
90/100
Wine Enthusiast
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89/100
RVF
In its simplest form, Cuvée Thyrsus is vinified using the natural method, without added sulfur or filtration, and aged for 6 months in amphora. A pure expression of Mourvèdre, with a Mediterranean bouquet, rich in black fruits and spices, and generous, crisp tannins. All the exuberance and freshness of Mourvèdre in the bottle!
Features
Estate
Domaine de la Bégude
Cuvée
Thyrsus
Vintage
2021
Designation
IGP Méditerranée
Region
Provence
Grape varieties
Mourvèdre : issu de vignes situées sur le flanc nord de la parcelle “La Brulade”
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soil
Viticulture
Certified organic (Ecocert)
Harvest
Manual in small cases
Winemaking
Certified Méthode Nature wine (less than 10mg/l total SO2) Double sorting, total destemming, berry processing with regular manual punching of the cap every 4 hours, followed by a 10-day vatting period for optimal phenolic extraction.
Breeding
6 months in amphora to soften, preserve fruit and minerality
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep garnet with purplish highlights
Nose
A rich, elegant bouquet of berries, blackcurrants and raspberries, supported by spicy notes of black pepper, thyme and violets.
Mouth
Generous, crisp tannins, subtle toasted finish and superb freshness
Serve
AT 16-17°C
Open
1/2 h before
Drink before
2030
Production
3,000 bottles
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with charcuterie and cheeses, braised meats, prime rib or leg of lamb flavored with Provence herbs. After a few years of evolution, it will sublimate dishes in sauce and game...
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
Rated wine (guide 2023) 89/100 (Vintage 2020)
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
Customer rating
3/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. FREDERIC B. Published on 30/08/2023
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