Château d'Or et de Gueules - La Bolida 2016

Bettane & Desseauve

About the domain :

Diane de Puymorin settled in 1998 on a terroir of rolled pebbles and sandstone, at the gateway to the Camargue, on the southern slopes of the Costières-de-Nîmes. The family coat of arms, in gold and red (gules in Old French), gives its name to the estate, a 50-hectare vineyard that produces wines of strong personality, playing on power and extraction while retaining fine tannins. Vinification takes place in concrete tanks, followed by barrel or tank ageing, depending on the grape variety. The white cuvées are impressive for their refreshing textures and spontaneity. In the reds, the cuvée les-cimels is the most accessible, fruit-driven, but with a fine concentration of substance. Trassegum and la-bolida are powerful, extracted wines, with more ambitious ageing in wood.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the wine:

An attractive deep red, this cuvée unfurls beautiful aromas of black fruits and spices on the nose, and offers fine balance and enviable length on the palate.

About the domain :

The name of this estate, created in 1998 by Diane de Puymorin, evokes the colors of the family coat of arms, striped gold and red (gules). The vineyard covers 60 ha of organic vineyards, and the conversion to biodynamic viticulture is underway (10 ha already certified). An original feature: music therapy is used in the vineyards. One of the best references in costières-de-nîmes, with the added bonus of keeping old vintages in stock.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the wine:

My favorite 2016 cuvée from Diane de Puymorin is La Bolida, made from 90% Mourvèdre. Charming aromas of cassia (false cinnamon) and raspberry give way to a medium- to full-bodied palate, loaded with complex notes of brambly fruit, intense tannins and a long, richly textured finish. It should drink well for at least 5 years, if not more. This is a superb Costières de Nîmes success story.