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Château de Villemajou Grand Vin Maison Gérard Bertrand - Domaine de Villemajou Red wine ● Corbières-Boutenac
2018 75clHAC
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Château de Villemajou Grand Vin has its origins in the encounter between the exceptional terroir of Boutenac, original grape varieties and the winemaker's know-how. Located in the Corbières hinterland, this estate is distinguished by its very old vines of Carignan, a Mediterranean grape variety rehabilitated for the production of great Languedoc wines. The exceptional soil allows deep rooting, protecting the vineyard from the excesses of the Mediterranean climate (water stress, violent storms). The remarkable quality of this cuvée lies in the exceptional quality of the grapes. The estate's vines are 80 years old for the Carignan and 30 years old for the Syrah. Yields (30 hl/ha) are carefully controlled, with green harvesting to reduce the load on each vine and ensure even ripening of the bunches. Harvesting is carried out by hand, starting when the grapes have reached full maturity (regular tastings of the grapes in the vineyard to determine the harvest date). Some of the Syrah and Carignan grapes are vinified by carbonic maceration (whole bunches). Traditional maceration is used for the other grape varieties. After malolactic fermentation, the wines are blended and placed in 225-liter Bordeaux barrels in our cellar for 10 to 12 months of ageing. The wine is neither fined nor filtered before bottling, and is then kept for 12 months before being sold.
This 2018 reveals a charming nose, between ripe fruit and vanilla woodiness, and a suave, deep, warm palate, bursting with fruit, subtly woody and well-balanced. A wine that is both modern and firmly rooted in the Languedoc. For laying down, but already accessible.
Tasting notes
Appearance
Deep garnet color.
Aroma
Notes of toast, licorice and clove. Powerful, elegant aromas of jammy fruit, sweet spices and roasting.
Wine Empyreumatic | Fruity | Roasted | Spicy
Taste
The wine is round on the palate, with mellow tannins and a long, aromatic finish.
Wine Aromatique | Long | Rond
Product details
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Peak
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Service
17°C
Grape varieties Carignan, Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah
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Culture type
Reasoned agriculture
Alcohol
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Content
75cl
Decanting
60 min.
Food and wine pairings
Meat
Carré d’agneau, du gibier
Vegetables
Champignons.
Cheeses
Fromages affinés
Guides reviews
1 / 3 Le Guide Hachette
93 / 100 James Suckling
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WilliamG
• 2 reviews • Registered since 2019
A magnificent wine with fresh finesse and melted tannins, long on the palate with flavours of stewed fruit and a hint of spice.
A great wine.
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A pleasant, rather dense wine with mellow tannins - very good with red meats or cheeses requiring a good counterpoint.
Maison Gérard Bertrand - Domaine de Villemajou
Maison Gérard Bertrand - Domaine de Villemajou is a domain from the region Languedoc-Roussillon in France, that produces 1 wines available to purchase, including the wine Château de Villemajou Grand Vin 2018.
Appellation
Corbières-Boutenac
The appellation Corbières-Boutenac is part of the region of Languedoc-Roussillon from France which include Maison Gérard Bertrand - Domaine de Villemajou and its 1 cuvées. Spread over 42,800 ha, this region is 2.4 million hectolitres per year.
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