Domaine Julien Masquin - Mémora 2015

Name: Domaine Julien Masquin - Mémora 2015
Brand: Domaine Julien Masquin
Rating: 3.8 (5 reviews)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape|Red wine

Rhône

Red

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Drink or Keep

3.8/5 (5 customers)

92-94/100

Vinous

91/100

Robert Parker

15,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

"A blend of Grenache (60%) and Syrah (40%), Châteauneuf du Pape Memora 2015 is aged in foudre and concrete vats. This is not a wine with a lot of power but rather with charm and finesse, delivering ripe cherry aromas, silky tannins and some spice notes." (Wine Advocate 2017 - Robert Parker) Probably one of the best value wines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape!

Features

Estate

Domaine Julien Masquin

Cuvée

Mémora

Vintage

2015

Designation

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

70% Grenache, 30% Syrah

Terroirs

Sandy soils of Pignan and Cassanets

Viticulture

Reasoned: no herbicides, mechanical soil maintenance, organic fertilizers

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Destemming and crushing, direct assembly in vats, fermentation in concrete vats for 20 to 24 days.

Breeding

4 to 6 months in 50hl tuns

Alcohol content

14,5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Ruby red

Nose

Intense aromas of blackcurrant, cherry and garrigue

Mouth

Juicy and fruity. Supple tannins

Serve

AT 16-18°C

Drink from

2018

Drink before

2022

Production

4,000 bottles

Food and wine pairing

Delightful with Iberian charcuterie, roasted or grilled red meat, soft cheeses (Brie, Camembert...).

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2019 guide) 15.5/20 (Very good wine)

Domaine 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 vineyards 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're 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. An estate to keep an eye on.

Guide Hachette des vins

Domaine noté (guide 2019) Awarded wines (Wines from 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 (2017 guide) 91/100 (Outstanding wine)

Domaine noté (guide 2017) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

A blend of Grenache (60%) and Syrah (40%), Châteauneuf du Pape Memora 2015 is aged in foudre and concrete vats. This is not a wine with a lot of power but rather with charm and finesse, delivering aromas of ripe cherries, silky tannins and some hints of spice.

Vinous A. Galloni

Rated 92-94/100

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.8/5

out of 5 reviews