Domaine Mouthes Le Bihan - Vieillefont 2012
Sud Ouest
Red
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15/20
RVF
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15/20
RVF (G&M)
Blackcurrant aromas dominate the nose of Cuvée Vieillefont, which has a ruby-red color with purplish highlights. Round and silky on the palate. The tannins are fine and supple. A real treat!
Features
Estate
Domaine Mouthes Le Bihan
Cuvée
Vieillefont
Vintage
2012
Designation
Côtes de Duras
Region
Southwest
Grape varieties
65% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Malbec
Terroirs
clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
certified organic
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
Total destemming. Light pre-fermentation maceration. Maceration for 3 weeks. Fermentation without enzyming or yeasting. Very gentle extraction, no pumping-over or delestage, only a few manual punchings of the cap.
Breeding
50% in oak barrels, 50% in concrete tanks
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
ruby with purplish highlights
Nose
intense aromas of blackcurrant, subtly spiced
Mouth
Round and silky. Fine, supple tannins
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairing
A perfect accompaniment to roast or grilled beef, lamb tagine, couscous ...
Domain Mouthes Le Bihan
Côtes de Duras
Expert opinion
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (Vintage 2011) (Good wine)
Domaine rated (2021 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
When Jean-Mary and Catherine Le Bihan took over the family farm, they opted for the Duras hillsides. And they were right to do so, as they have raised the estate to one of the best in the South-West. In this appellation, which is struggling to emerge, this estate, using a common grape variety, produces original cuvées, pleasant to drink young or made for ageing, such as the superb Perrette et les Noisetiers 2014, tasted in magnum. Clémence, one of their daughters, has joined them.
RVF - Guide des Meilleurs Vins à moins de 20 euros € - Gerbelle & Maurange
Rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (Vintage 2011) (Very good wine)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
on 4 reviews
Note and review by M. MICHEL L. Published on 19/12/2019
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Note and review by M. LAURENT J. Published on 03/04/2018
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Note and review by M. PHILIPPE R. Published on 25/11/2016
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Note and review by M. ADRIEN V. Published on 27/04/2016
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