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Terres des Amoureuses - Black Sublim 2011

Rhône

Red

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14/20

Gault & Millau

"A deeper stratum of spice and a licorice-like length enliven this cuvée, racy, proud, uncompromising in its gustatory progression. Drink it as is before the animal in it escapes!" (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2015 - Gault Millau) Silky, round and gourmand. A very fine cuvée!

Features

Estate

Terres des Amoureuses

Cuvée

Black Sublim

Vintage

2011

Designation

IGP Méditerranée

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

60% Grenache, 25% Syrah et Vieux Carignan, 15% Merlot

Terroirs

plots at the gateway to the Ardèche Gorges

Viticulture

traditional and meticulous

Harvest

at optimum maturity

Winemaking

alcoholic fermentation with selected neutral yeasts. No malolactic fermentation

Breeding

18 months on fine lees in new barrels (French oak, selected extra fine grain from the Tronçais forest)

Alcohol content

14.5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

deep black dress

Nose

complex, fine and intense. Balanced fruitiness, surrounded by discreet woody notes.

Mouth

lovely texture. Balance between fruit, acids and dense tannins. Very good aromatic length.

Serve

decant at 16-18°C

Open

1h before

Drink from

2015

Drink before

2019

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

will go well with a rack of lamb with herbs, a 7-hour leg of lamb or a rib of beef.

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Expert opinion

Gault & Millau Wine Guide

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Wine rated (2015 guide) 14/20 (Good)

About the wine:

A deeper layer of spices and a licorice-like length enliven this racy, proud cuvée, uncompromising in its progression of flavors. Drink it as is, before the animal in it escapes!

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