Terres Plurielles - Côtes du Roussillon Villages Silex rouge 2017

Name: Terres Plurielles - Côtes du Roussillon Villages Silex rouge 2017
Brand: Terres Plurielles
Rating: 3.9 (112 reviews)

Côtes du Roussillon Villages Tautavel|Red wine

Roussillon

Red

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3.9/5 (112 customers)

93/100

Robert Parker

91/100

Decanter

round-tipped

elegant

concentrate

red meat

quality-price

approved

"Best seller

"A blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Carignan from old vines, the 2017 Côtes du Roussillon Villages Tautavel Silex is aged partly in barrel and partly in tank. It delivers just enough cedar on the nose to let you know there's the influence of wood ageing, without overwhelming the crushed stone notes from the terroir or the varietal dark berry notes. Full-bodied, concentrated and supple, this is a superb bottle of Roussillon wine, with a long, elegant finish." (Wine Advocate 2020)

Features

Estate

Terres Plurielles

Cuvée

Silex

Vintage

2017

Designation

Côtes du Roussillon Villages Tautavel

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

60% Grenache Noir, 30% Syrah, 10% Carignan (Vieilles Vignes)

Terroirs

Clay-limestone

Viticulture

Reasoned

Harvest

Manual in crates with selective sorting

Winemaking

Destemmed harvest with long maceration, temperature control

Breeding

30% of the cuvée in barrels

Alcohol content

14,5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Powerful garnet-red colour

Nose

Typical, with aromas reminiscent of sweet spices, cistus and black pepper.

Mouth

Intense, with beautiful, silky, well-presented tannins

Serve

AT 15-17°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2027

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with beef bourguignon, roast quail, lamb kebabs, cheeses...

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Expert opinion

Decanter

Wine rated (2021 guide) 91/100

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (2020 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)

Domain rated (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

A blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Carignan from old vines, the 2017 Côtes du Roussillon Villages Tautavel Silex is aged partly in barrel and partly in tank. It delivers just enough cedar on the nose to let you know there's the influence of wood ageing, without overwhelming the crushed stone notes from the terroir or the varietal dark berry notes. Full-bodied, concentrated and supple, this is a superb bottle of Roussillon wine, with a long, elegant finish.

James Suckling

Rated Domaine (2023 guide) Recommended

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.9/5

on 112 reviews

Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 10/12/2022

A distinctive red with broad shoulders. On the palate, it delivers a high concentration of dark berries in alcohol, and is built on structured, round and very ripe tannins, with woody and vanilla accents. The finish is just as warm, with meaty notes and a hint of acidity. The overall impression is one of exuberance, to the detriment of finesse and balance. The tannic structure, reinforced by a generous vintage, will enable it to age well. This characterful cuvée was an easy match for a tajine of Corbières lamb with eggplants. Score = 3.6.