Domaine Julien Masquin - Montplaisir blanc 2015
Rhône
White
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Drink or Keep
16,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
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14/20
RVF (G&M)
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89/100
Robert Parker
"A rich, long wine, with a fennel and anise finish, at a humanitarian rate for a prestige cuvée: double your pleasure!" (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins 2018) Benefiting from an exceptional terroir, in the heart of the Rayas forest, Montplaisir blanc reveals subtle aromas of white flowers and citrus. The palate is edifyingly fresh, sustained by elegant volume. An exceptional white to watch closely in the years to come!
Features
Estate
Domaine Julien Masquin
Cuvée
Montplaisir
Vintage
2015
Designation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
70% Grenache Blanc, 30% Bourboulenc
Terroirs
red sand and saffron soils in the Rayas area
Viticulture
Reasoned: no herbicides, mechanical soil maintenance, organic fertilizers
Harvest
manual, overripe for Bourboulencs
Winemaking
Grenache and 50% Bourboulencs pressed and fermented together in stainless steel vats. Remaining 50% Bourboulencs harvested in October, fermented in stainless steel vats and then blended.
Breeding
6 months in stainless steel tanks
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
straw-yellow color with golden highlights
Nose
racy with notes of white flowers and citrus fruit
Mouth
fresh, tangy and pure.
Serve
at 12-14°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2020
Production
2.000 bottles
Food and wine pairing
goes very well with sea bass with fennel, monkfish à la Provençale, scallops a la plancha, seafood risotto, foie gras, white meats, blue-veined cheeses...
Domain Julien Masquin
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (2017 guide) 16.5/20 + Coup de Coeur (Vintage 2014) (Reference wine)
Domain rated (2019 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
The location of the vines is exceptional, on the sands of Pignan and Rayas, with the Côtes-du-Rhône adjoining the prestigious Châteauneuf area. Excellent viticulture and precise vinification in a rented vat room in the heart of the village. All that remains for this talented young winemaker to do is to confirm the quality of his wines in future vintages. The 2016 white is superb in its finesse and precision. As for the 2015 reds, they are a success. The cuvée Memora, in an infused style, exudes great purity. The cuvée Montplaisir, on the other hand, displays superior ambition, making it one of the bottles to remember in 2015. Domain to be followed closely.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domain rated (guide 2019) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Paul Masquin acquired vines in Courthézon in 1936, which he sharecropped. In 1998, his grandson Julien took over the business, taking the grapes to the local cooperative, which he left in 2009 to produce his own wines. Today, the vineyard covers 22 ha.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2016 guide) 89/100 (Vintage 2014) (Very good wine)
Domain rated (guide 2017) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - Guide des Meilleurs Vins à moins de 20 euros € - Gerbelle & Maurange
Rated (2016 guide) 14/20 (Vintage 2014) (Good wine)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
on 2 reviews
Note and review by M. MAX H. Published on 18/11/2018
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Note and review by M. SYLVAIN L. Published on 23/10/2016
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