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The tasting |
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Deep ruby red. |
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Intensely fragrant with notes of peony and a delicate smoky touch. |
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A smooth, flowing structure with supple, velvety tannins and a generous mouthfeel that highlights the Syrah’s fresh, vibrant character. |
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The sommelier's advice |
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Serve at 14 to 16°C. |
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Beef Wellington with caramelised carrots, braised veal chop with pan-fried mushrooms, Peking duck and reduced gravy. |
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From now until 2030 |
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The estate and the wine |
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At his personal estate, Les Espiers, located in Vacqueyras, Philippe Cartoux—husband of Cécile Dusserre of Domaine de Montvac—crafts powerful, long-lived wines using organic farming methods.
Working with an exceptional heritage of vines and a traditional winemaking approach, this estate is a passionate tribute to Grenache in its most authentic form. |
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An ode to Grenache, the 2023 Côtes du Rhône Villages Sablet 9 mg Red is a model of balance and finesse. Made without added sulfur (containing just 9 mg of free CO₂) and aged without oak, this wine comes from sandy clay soils and delivers a remarkably pure expression. Aromas of peony and dark berries mingle with a subtle smoky touch, while the palate is smooth, velvety, and generous—lifted by the freshness of Syrah, which adds precision to the blend. A bottle to enjoy right now. A Selection Committee favorite, rated 94/100. |
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Hand harvested. Traditional vinification. Aged in concrete vats. |
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AWARDS |
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A wine rated 93+/100 by our committee! |
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