Hecht et Bannier - Côtes du Roussillon-Villages 2011

Name: Hecht et Bannier - Côtes du Roussillon-Villages 2011
Brand: Maison Hecht et Bannier
Rating: 4.2 (10 reviews)

Côtes du Roussillon Villages|Red wine

Roussillon

Red

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Drink or Keep

4.2/5 (10 customers)

15/20

RVF

90/100

Robert Parker

"The 2011 Côtes-du-Roussillon Villages delivers classic aromas of red and black fruits, mineral, licorice and earthy scents in a full-bodied, lively, beautifully textured profile on the palate, with savory tannins. It will evolve well into 2019." (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker). A discreet chocolate note and a hint of saltiness on a finish that lingers admirably. A job well done!

Features

Estate

Maison Hecht et Bannier

Vintage

2011

Designation

Côtes du Roussillon Villages

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

Grenache. Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Lledoner Pelut

Terroirs

Maury, Tautavel, Belesta, Caramany, Espira de l'Agly

Viticulture

sustainable agriculture

Winemaking

traditional and meticulous

Breeding

35% in inert concrete vats, 35% in one- and two-wine demi-muids, 30% in tuns

Alcohol content

15%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

well-coloured, very deep colour

Nose

very intense, with fragrances of raspberry, blackberry, blackcurrant, and hints of vanilla and spice

Mouth

a delicious creaminess envelops the delicate tannins, with a discreet chocolate note and a hint of saltiness on a finish that lingers admirably.

Serve

at 14-17°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2016

Drink before

2021

Food and wine pairing

enjoy with game such as hare or wild boar, grilled beef, Catalan-style lamb...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (2016 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)

About the domain :

Grégory Hecht and François Bannier have brought a breath of fresh air to the region, specializing from the outset, in 2002, in an ambitious and original quality trade. Carefully selecting their grapes from all around the Mediterranean, from Roussillon to Provence, they vinify and mature ambitious cuvées that often ring true. Every year, they visit several hundred estates to select only the finest grapes and juices, most often from hillside vineyards.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (2014 guide) 90/100 (Outstanding wine)

Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The 2011 Côtes-du-Roussillon Villages delivers classic aromas of red and black fruits, mineral, licorice and earthy scents in a full-bodied, lively, beautifully textured profile on the palate, with savory tannins. It will evolve well into 2019.

About the domain :

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2015 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)

Domaine noté (guide 2016) Sélectionné (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the estates that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).

About the wine:

The côtes-du-roussillon-villages expresses a beautiful, sunny, rocky typicity.

About the domain :

Grégory Hecht and François Bannier continue their wine merchant-ageing business specializing in wines from the Mediterranean arc (Languedoc, Roussillon and Provence), giving a salutary injection of youth to a region lacking initiatives of this kind. The selection is rigorous, with a precise, aromatic style that intelligently dispenses with the influence of new wood. While we salute the work accomplished and the consistency of the most ambitious cuvées, with Faugères and Saint-Chinian among the best in their respective appellations, the range also shows some weaknesses.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

4.2/5

out of 10 reviews