Domaine Grier - Maccabeu 2018
Roussillon
White
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Domain Grier's Macabeu is both floral and mineral, with aniseed notes of wild fennel. The balance on the palate is dominated by freshness, fruit and elegance. Simply superb!
Features
Estate
Domaine Grier
Cuvée
Maccabeu
Vintage
2018
Designation
IGP Côtes Catalanes
Region
Roussillon
Grape varieties
100% Maccabeu
Terroirs
Shale marl
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
The grapes are pressed directly, preserving the juice from oxidation. The juices are clarified by flotation at room temperature, then drawn off then drawn off for fermentation at 14°C in stainless steel tanks.
Breeding
In stainless steel tanks
Alcohol content
12.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Golden dress
Nose
Floral and mineral with aniseed notes of wild fennel
Mouth
Balanced and dominated by freshness, fruit and elegance
Serve
AT 8-10°C
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairing
Ideal with a fennel salad, fish risotto with dill, gambas flambéed with Pastis, etc.
Domain Grier
IGP Côtes Catalanes
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domain Noted Selected (An estate or house that has seduced us with one or more wines from its production, without us being able to give a general opinion on the style of the entire range)
Guide Hachette des vins
Domain rated (guide 2019) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
The Grier family, owners of a vineyard in South Africa renowned for its sparkling wines, set up this 25-hectare estate in the Fenouillèdes region in 2006. They have entrusted the reins to Raphël Graugnard, who brings all his experience to bear in making wines that symbolize the successful union of the Old and New Worlds.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
on 2 reviews
Note and review by M. PHILIPPE R. Published on 17/05/2024
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Note and review by M. ALEXIS R. Published on 09/04/2020
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