"If Nessun dorma is an aria from a Puccini opera, in the glass the tenor is called Syrah (85%) and imposes its own tempo. Candied black fruits, spices and juniper mingle on the bouquet. The palate offers a seductive, fresh and concentrated texture, supported by firm tannins still somewhat under the yoke of ageing (30% new wood). A well-orchestrated harmony". (Le Guide Hachette 2024)
Features
Estate
Domaine Maby
Cuvée
Nessun Dorma
Vintage
2021
Designation
Lirac
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
85% Syrah, 15% Grenache. Age moyen des vignes : 35 ans.
Terroirs
Plateau of rolled pebbles from Lirac
Viticulture
In conversion to organic farming
Winemaking
De-stemming. Fermentation for 5 weeks. De-stemming, pumping over, punching of the cap.
Breeding
12 months in oak barrels
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep purplish hue
Nose
Aromas of ripe, spicy black fruit, with hints of liquorice and wood.
Mouth
Fine, balanced, dense and deep. Spicy notes add aromatic complexity. Good length.
Serve
15-17°C in a carafe
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030-2035
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with red meats in sauce (game and small game), andouillette de Troyes, grilled red meats (prime rib, flank steak, etc.)...
Domaine Maby
Lirac
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
At this historic Tavel estate, the Maby family produces wines of uniform quality, always honest, pleasant and fleshy. Managed by the dynamic Richard Maby, the domaine continues to progress, with the wines gaining in precision every year. The vineyards are located in the communes of Tavel, the Lirac plateau and in the neighboring Côtes du Rhône. Reasonable prices and consistent quality make this estate a sure bet on today's market, in all three colors.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2024) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
If Nessun dorma is an aria from a Puccini opera, in the glass the tenor is called Syrah (85%) and imposes its own tempo. Candied black fruits, spices and juniper mingle on the bouquet. The palate offers a seductive, fresh and concentrated texture, supported by firm tannins still somewhat under the yoke of ageing (30% new wood). A well-orchestrated harmony.
About the domain :
This estate, which is highly consistent in terms of quality, notably for its lirac, in all 3 colors, and tavel wines, was founded in 1950 by Armand Maby. In 2005, his grandson Richard took over the reins of the 53-hectare vineyard, mostly located on the rolled pebbles of the Vallongue plateau; the vines are cultivated "au naturel", and will be converted to organic farming in 2019. Since 2011, Philippe Cambie, an eminent Rhône nologist, has been advising the estate.
Wine Spectator
Domaine Rated Recommended (Wine Spectator recommended wine producer)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. THIERRY C. Published on 26/11/2024
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