"Depth and bright reflections for this dense, brilliant garnet, bursting with youth. Intense, straightforward and elegant, the fruit immediately asserts itself, between black cherry and slightly peppery blackcurrant. A superb attack, with fleshy fruit and licorice, opens onto a mid-palate offering great freshness and amplitude, supported by silky tannins. A harmonious, expressive whole". (Guide Hachette 2025)
Features
Estate
Domaine des Soulanes
Cuvée
Grenat
Vintage
2023
Designation
Maury
Region
Roussillon
Grape varieties
100% Grenache Noir
Terroirs
Shale soils
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Alcohol content
16.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Black olive, raspberry
Mouth
round, well-balanced, candied raspberry and blackberry, mocha
Serve
10°
Food and wine pairing
Perfect with aperitifs, blue-veined cheeses, chocolate desserts...
Domaine des Soulanes
Maury
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (Guide 2025) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
Depth and bright reflections for this dense, brilliant garnet, bursting with youth. Intense, straightforward and elegant, the fruit asserts itself from the outset, between black cherry and slightly peppery blackcurrant. A superb attack, with fleshy fruit and licorice, opens onto a mid-palate offering great freshness and amplitude, supported by silky tannins. A harmonious, expressive whole.
About the domain :
Before setting up his own business in 2002, Daniel Laffite spent 15 years working for a large estate that had been organically farmed since 1972. He then bought part of the property and set up his own winery. Today, he manages 17 ha with his wife Cathy.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (guide 2025) 93/100
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
As for the red, it offers deep fruit and a smooth, creamy mouthfeel.
About the domain :
Domaine des Soulanes was created in 2002 by Cathy and Daniel Laffite, in the Maury area. The couple had previously worked these same terroirs for over ten years, alongside the previous owner, before acquiring part of the property. The vineyards lie at the foot of the rocky peaks dominated by Château de Queribus. The estate's wines express themselves in a fleshy yet fair, energetic and intense style.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 31/10/2024
At first sight, a Maury that's all fruit and sweetness, without lacking amplitude and depth despite its youthful nature. Then, and more particularly, a harmonious, sensual palate thanks to well-balanced sweetness and very round, rich tannins that bring out a wide range of savory notes of burlat, strawberry and prune. Long, warm finish with fine cocoa notes in retro-olfaction. Before a Yule log, this Maury was matched with a dark chocolate moelleux, served warm. Score = 4.1.
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Note and review by M. GUY L. Published on 04/11/2024
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