Domaine Bellavista - Ava 2017

Name: Domaine Bellavista - Ava 2017
Brand: Domaine Bellavista
Rating: 3.4 (45 reviews)

Côtes du Roussillon|Red wine|Organic

Roussillon

Red

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3.4/5 (45 customers)

1*Étoile

Hachette

"This cool terroir in the Canigou foothills, where schist dominates, produces wines of great restraint. Beautiful color, but discreet aroma. On aeration, however, the nose reveals itself to be complex: cherry, blackcurrant, violet and fresh white pepper. On the palate, the fruit continues to assert itself, with hints of spice and licorice. Concentration is high and tannins have the silkiness typical of schist wines. A Côtes-du-Roussillon made to last. (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2020) One word to describe it: Banco!

Features

Estate

Domaine Bellavista

Cuvée

Ava

Vintage

2017

Designation

Côtes du Roussillon

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

50% Syrah, 35% Grenache Noir, 15% Mourvèdre

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soils

Viticulture

Certified organic

Harvest

At optimum maturity

Winemaking

Long maceration with delestage and pigeage

Breeding

15 months in concrete tanks

Alcohol content

15%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Dark ruby with violet highlights

Nose

Racy with aromas of red fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), spices and garrigue

Mouth

Full, voluptuous attack with a lovely fruity, sun-drenched juice.

Serve

AT 16-17°C

Drink before

2022

Food and wine pairing

Goes well with grilled meats in sauce, Mediterranean dishes...

Domain Bellavista

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Expert opinion

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2020 guide) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

Domain rated (guide 2020) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the wine:

This cool terroir in the Canigou foothills, where schist predominates, produces wines of great restraint. Beautiful color, but discreet aroma. Airing reveals a complex nose of cherry, blackcurrant, violet and fresh white pepper. On the palate, the fruit continues to assert itself, with hints of spice and licorice. Concentration is high and tannins have the silkiness typical of schist wines. A Côtes-du-Roussillon made to last.

About the domain :

Acquired in 1992 by the Bertrand family, this 50-hectare estate, set against the hills of Castelnou, proudly boasts superb, well-restored 13th-century buildings. The vineyard has been certified organic since 2013.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.4/5

on 45 reviews