Mas Bécha - Côtes du Roussillon Barrique 2020

Name: Mas Bécha - Côtes du Roussillon Barrique 2020
Brand: Mas Bécha
Rating: 3.6 (8 reviews)

Côtes-du-Roussillon Villages|Red wine|Organic

Roussillon

Red

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Drink or Keep

3.6/5 (8 customers)

2*Étoiles

Hachette

90/100

Robert Parker

ample

red berries

red meat

approved

"Infinite finale...

"The syrah-grenache-mourvèdre trio at work in this well-born cuvée, an attractive intense red with ruby highlights. Equally engaging is the nose, open to fresh red fruits and fine oak. The palate is full, round and well-balanced, carried by smooth tannins and a lovely freshness with menthol and eucalyptus tones that carry through to the finish. Perfect with grilled red meat or in sauce". (Le Guide Hachette 2024)

Features

Estate

Mas Bécha

Cuvée

Barrique

Vintage

2020

Designation

Côtes-du-Roussillon Villages

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

70% Syrah, 15% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre

Terroirs

Limestone subsoils

Viticulture

Certified organic

Harvest

At optimum maturity

Winemaking

Cold maceration for about 7 days

Breeding

9 months in oak barrels

Alcohol content

16.17%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Nose

Complex and intense, with notes of compote, sun-kissed black fruit, vanilla and empyreumatic notes.

Mouth

Gourmet and full-bodied, with a lively, fruity structure of strawberry, raspberry and silky tannins.

Serve

AT 16-18°C

Open

1h before service

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with grilled red meat, stuffed tomatoes...

Mas Bécha

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine noté (guide 2020) Sélectionné (An estate or house that has won us over with one or more wines from its production, without us being able to give a general opinion on the style of the entire range)

About the domain :

This estate, original in its marketing approach as much as in its wine style, produces cuvées with amusing labels that often linger in the memory. The Perez family travels, thinks and begins to find the way to better recognition of their products. The estate is a good source for powerful, colorful reds, which are sure to fuel debate with their often original, always highly mature profiles.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (Outstanding wine)

Domaine noté (guide 2020) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the wine:

The syrah-grenache-mourvèdre trio at work in this well-born cuvée, an attractive intense red with ruby highlights. Equally engaging is the nose, open to fresh red fruit and fine oak. The palate is full, round and well-balanced, carried by smooth tannins and a lovely freshness with menthol and eucalyptus tones that carry through to the finish. Perfect with grilled red meat or in sauce.

About the domain :

South of Perpignan, Charles Perez has been running his own domaine since 2008 in the hamlet of Nyls, in the Aspres region: 25 hectares of organic vineyards planted on three hills within a 110-hectare estate. In reds, his blends emphasize Syrah. Each year, a different artist "sketches" this vineyard figure to illustrate his labels. The same goes for the members of his family. A sort of Catalan Mouton Rothschild!

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (guide 2023) 90/100 (Wonderful wine)

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

About the wine:

Made from Syrah grapes, Côtes du Roussillon Villages Barrique 2020 presents aromas of toasted coconut, vanilla, cherry and chocolate on the nose. The palate, on the other hand, is more savory, full-bodied and silky, framed by fine-grained tannins that balance the ripe fruit. I find this bottle more elegant than the Excellence 2020, but not necessarily better.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.6/5

out of 8 reviews

Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 02/05/2024

Against the current trend for wines to be drunk young and fruity, here's a little Gem that's so imposing with its Catalan character, it's impossible to remain indifferent. With such a large body (15%), Barrique is "heavy", offering vigor, opulence and depth from the outset, but without exuberance or heaviness. As the tasting progresses, the wine becomes more powerful, releasing a pulpy juice with intense, complex flavors of macerated black berries and fresh red fruit, dripping with peppery spices and subtle animal and licorice notes. The thick, almost oily texture is also incredible, with its creamy, enveloping feel, fine grain and false sweetness, as it surprises with a refreshing line of powerful tannins, patinated with melted woodiness thanks to ambitious, yet precise, aging. Notes of mocha and vanilla complete the suave, voluptuous finish of extreme length. In conclusion, a wine of terroir identity, well-crafted, complete from start to finish and original right down to its humorous packaging, with a hyper-competitive price tag for this level of quality. Although built for ageing in the light of this excellent 2020 vintage, Barrique was a marvellous accompaniment to mature Aubrac beef ribs, braised with vine stock and accompanied by a pan-fried dish of fresh mousserons. Score = 4.5.