Château Mas Neuf - Rhône Paradox 2013
Rhône
Red
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Drink or Keep
14/20
Bettane & Desseauve
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87/100
Robert Parker
The result of a meeting between the various members of the domaine, the Rhône Paradox cuvée is an invitation to conviviality. This gourmet wine stands out for its freshness, despite the ripeness of its fruit aromas. A gourmet wine, it's the perfect accompaniment to a wide variety of summer grills.
Features
Estate
Château Mas Neuf
Cuvée
Rhône Paradox
Vintage
2013
Designation
Costières de Nîmes
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan
Terroirs
a selection of plots between 5 and 20 years old, on very filtering Villafranchian pebble soils
Viticulture
reasoned: grassed plots, organic inputs if necessary, green harvesting for better yield control
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
15 to 20 days of vatting after destemming and crushing, fermentation at controlled temperature (26-28°C).
Breeding
in vats and barrels (15%) of a Grands Crus Classés wine (Smith Haut Lafitte, Lafite Rothschild, Pape Clément) for 6 months.
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep garnet color
Nose
reveals red fruits (raspberry, redcurrant) mingled with discreet notes of eucalyptus and bouquet garni
Mouth
The wine is greedy and distinguished by a fine balance of freshness. Aromas of very ripe fruit, leather and bouquet garni indicate full ripeness of the grapes.
Serve
between 15-16°C
Open
1/2h before service
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2018
Food and wine pairing
A gourmet wine to enjoy with roasted white meats, bavette de taureau de Camargue, fine charcuterie, andouillette...
Château Mas Neuf
Costières de Nîmes
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 14/20 (vintage 2012) (Good wine)
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Estate rated (2012 guide) 3*Stars (Very good production)
About the domain :
"Luc Baudet had the audacity to settle in this region still strongly marked by the cooperative. Attached to the Costières de Nîmes region, he settled at Mas Neuf. The richness of the terroirs enables him to offer three types of cuvée: Rhône Paradox, based on freshness and purity of fruit; Compostelle, the result of selection from old vines and grapes from the best plots. And finally, Armonio, born of a meeting with Louis Mitjavile (Tertre Roteboeuf, in Saint-Emilion, among others).
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2015 guide) 87/100 (vintage 2012) (Very good wine)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.2/5
out of 4 reviews
Note and review by M. STEPHANE P. Published on 08/04/2018
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Note and review by M. OLLIVIER R. Published on 01/02/2016
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Note and review by M. JEAN FRANCOIS B. Published on 06/10/2015
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Note and review by M. PIERRE C. Published on 11/08/2015
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