Domaine de l'Edre 2017 (magnum)

Bettane & Desseauve

About the wine:

Very well matured, the woodiness melts away and the wine's structure conveys an accomplished and sincere aromatic expression. Still very young, weaving in verticality and freshness, it will evolve gracefully over the coming years.

About the domain :

Founded in Vingrau in 2002 by Jacques Castany and Pascal Dieumidou, this estate found good advice right from the start from their neighbor Hervé Bizeul's oenologist (Clos des Fées). In 2004, its reputation took off thanks to Decanter magazine. However, the two are still part-time winemakers, despite their 10 hectares in production. The winery, housed in an old garage, remains simple but efficient. All the cuvées are very well made, making the domaine a sure bet in the Roussillon region.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the wine:

Deep garnet, a Tautavel marked by spices (pepper), vanilla and toast. Balance and roundness on the palate, along with notes of leather and licorice, but it's clear that this wine is still in the making. Wait for it.

About the domain :

Jacques Castany worked in transport and Pascal Dieunidou in IT. In 2002, they set up in viticulture in a tiny winery. With success, as their already brilliant track record testifies. The 10-hectare vineyard is located in Vingrau, facing an imposing limestone cirque.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the wine:

The 2017 Edre is rich and velvety, offering notes of crushed stone and pencil shavings and layers of ripe black fruit. A blend of 60% Syrah, 25% Grenache, 10% Carignan and 5% Mourvèdre, all aged 18 months in second-use Bordeaux barrels, it's full-bodied and mellow, pulling at a creamy texture, but has huge fruit presence and a long, elegant finish.