Domaine Gourt de Mautens - Rasteau Villages 2009
Rhône
Red
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Drink or Keep
96/100
Robert Parker
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17/20
Bettane & Desseauve
"Stunning with its aromas of blackberry, licorice, smoke, chocolate and leather nuance, the 2009 Rasteau is a blend of Grenache and other grape varieties, aged in a combination of demi-muid, foudre and concrete tank. It has full-bodied power, massive tannins, but remains soft, with richness and great depth. Drink it over the decade or more. (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)
Features
Estate
Domaine Gourt de Mautens
Vintage
2009
Designation
Rasteau Villages
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Cournoise, Syrah, Vaccarèse, Cinsault, Terret Noir
Terroirs
clay-limestone marl
Viticulture
certified organic and biodynamic cultivation
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
whole bunches crushed, natural fermentation in truncated cone-shaped vats
Breeding
34 months in demi-muids and foudres for several wines, concrete vats
Alcohol content
14%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep garnet color
Nose
aromas of blackberry, a hint of liquorice and smoke, chocolate and leather.
Mouth
powerful, with a massive but very affordable tannic structure, lots of depth
Serve
at 17°C
Open
1h before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairing
to enjoy with prime rib or game...
Domain Gourt de Mautens
Rasteau
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2015 guide) 17/20 (Reference wine)
Domaine rated (2018 guide) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the wine:
Less powerful than previous vintages, but as generous as ever, this 2009 delights with its smoothness and fullness. Forget about it in your cellar for a few more years.
About the domain :
In conversation with Jérôme Bressy, an erudite and fascinating man, we enjoy listening to his knowledge, rich in the tricks of the old hands, the ancestral practices that gave birth to the great wines of the Vaucluse. Attentive to his terroir and the ampelographic diversity of his vines, he is a rare artisan in the winegrowing landscape. His igp vaucluse wines are exceptional, true blotters of the Rasteau terroir, tracings of old varieties treated with respect and care. In the cellar, patience and experience go hand in hand with time to produce some of the finest vintages in the Southern Rhône Valley. With each vintage, he raises his standards to achieve tangible perfection. Once again, he has demonstrated this this year.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2015 guide) 96/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Stunning with its aromas of blackberry, licorice, smoke, chocolate and hints of leather, the 2009 Rasteau is a blend of Grenache and other grape varieties, aged in a combination of demi-muid, foudre and concrete vats. It has full-bodied power, massive tannins, but remains soft, with richness and great depth. Drink over the decade or more.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.3/5
on 6 reviews
Note and review by M. FABRICE G. Published on 07/06/2016
Unfortunately still very closed. Average as is
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