"The 2012 Gouverneur St Auban is a blend dominated by Syrah, aged partly in barrels for 12 months. It offers intense aromas of sweet wood, blackcurrant, licorice, and clay. Medium-bodied, rich, textured, and ripe, it has a lot to offer and will age well for at least 7-8 years. (Wine Advocate 2015 - Robert Parker). Its dense yet silky tannins are the mark of masterful aging and reflect the unique characteristics of the estate's late-harvest terroirs...
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Eye
deep, dark ruby red color.
Nose
Intense. Rich notes of blackberries, blackcurrants, and licorice. Elegant toasted hints.
Mouth
A smooth attack followed by a rich, full-bodied palate, with lingering notes of ripe fruit and spices, well-structured tannins, and perfectly controlled oak.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2025
Production
5,540 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with game, lamb, red meat, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2018 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About wine:
Full-bodied and powerful thanks to a significant proportion of Syrah. A beautiful, full-bodied wine with a finely grained texture, black olive notes, and a long finish—a real success.
About the estate:
The estate offers a wide range of wines, all of good quality, which focus more on elegance and aromatic precision than power. The 2014, 2015, and 2016 vintages are further successes for the estate, in all three colors.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
2-star rating (Successful production)
About the estate:
In 1989, Yves Rousset-Rouard purchased an old farmhouse and its 8 hectares of vines with the aim of producing a great terroir wine and promoting the Côtes du Luberon appellation, now known as "Luberon." Twenty years later, through hard work and a highly selective choice of plots, he seems to have achieved his goal. His son Alexis has also been helping him on the estate since 1995. Located on the northern slope of the Luberon massif, the 40 hectares under production comprise more than 65 plots, all planted with 14 different grape varieties, with Syrah and Grenache forming the basis. Within the estate grounds is the Corkscrew Museum, which houses 1,200 items dating from the 17th century to the present day.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2015 guide) 88/100 (Good wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
The 2012 Gouverneur St Aubain is a blend dominated by Syrah, aged partly in barrels for 12 months. It offers intense aromas of sweet wood, blackcurrant, licorice, and clay. Medium-bodied, rich, textured, and ripe, it has a lot to offer and will age well for at least 7-8 years.
About the estate:
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and opinion by Ms. CORINNE H. Published on 08/29/2019
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Review and opinion by Mr. PAUL C. Published on 03/19/2016
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