Domaine Gauby - Côtes Catalanes Vieilles Vignes rouge 2021
Roussillon
Red
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Drink or Keep
93/100
RVF
"A wine with substance, charm and staying power that will ensure its longevity! (RVF) "
"Syrah dominates these old vines, accompanied by old vines of Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon, for a wine of wild blackberry, spices and zan, both pulpy and quite structured, with beautiful chalky tannins. It has substance, charm and a staying power that will ensure longevity". (Le Guide RVF 2024). Patience and length of time will be the allies of this magical cuvée!
Features
Estate
Domaine Gauby
Cuvée
Vieilles Vignes
Vintage
2021
Designation
IGP Côtes Catalanes
Region
Roussillon
Grape varieties
80% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Grenache
Terroirs
Limestone and schist soils
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Maceration of whole bunches in concrete and stainless steel vats, gentle pressing.
Breeding
10 months in old foudres and concrete vats, 14 months in bottle before marketing
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep red colour
Nose
On notes of jammy red and black fruit (blackberry, blueberry, cherry), garrigue (thyme), leather and spices (pepper).
Mouth
Deep and racy, beautiful juicy fruit with notes of liquorice and thyme, supported by an incredible minerality that brings freshness and balance, fine, racy tannins, long, sapid finish.
Serve
Decant at 14-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with wild mushroom risotto, wild boar chop, Catalan stew, braised ham...
Domain Gauby
IGP Côtes Catalanes
Expert opinion
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
Domain rated (guide 2024) 3*Stars (They represent the excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment)
About the wine:
Syrah dominates these old vines, accompanied by old vines of Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon, for a wine of wild blackberry, spices and zan, both pulpy and quite structured, with beautiful chalky tannins. It's got substance, charm and a staying power that will ensure longevity.
About the domain :
Since his beginnings in the mid-1980s, Gérard Gauby has been an inspiring, demanding and passionate winemaker. His vines are cultivated with love and respect for plants and the ecosystem. He has revealed to the world the complexity and potential of Calce's ferruginous limestone and schist terroir. The winemaker has also succeeded in evolving his style towards less elevated, purer and more airy wines. Accompanied by his son, he continues this quest, with his cuvées gaining in expression and deliciousness. The whites are straightforward, with superb longevity and controlled ageing. The reds are pure and deep. The 2021s are top-of-the-range in both colors.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
on 1 reviews
Note and review by M. SIMON C. Published on 28/12/2023
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