‘Aurel’, Domaine des Aurelles, 2017

GENERAL INFORMATION

Estate / Producer / Brand: Domaine les Aurelles

Region: Nizas, Pézénas, Hérault, Languedoc, France

Appellation: AOC Pézenas Languedoc

Type: Dry red wine, non-sparkling

Vintage: 2017

Date of Tasting: April 2023

Type of viticulture: Reasoned (no traces of pesticides or phtalates) in biodynamic accreditation process (certified Biodynamic in 2018)

Grapes used: 85% Mourvèdre + 15% Grenache

Vintage Blend: 100% grapes from 2017

Winemaking details: hand-harvested

Aging: prolongued aging in vats

Sugar level: low

Sulphites: contains sulphites (low)

APPEARANCE

  • Colour = Ruby
  • Intensity = Deep

NOSE

  • Intensity = Pronounced
  • Aromas Characteristics = Primary + Secondary + Tertiary
  • Aromas = Blueberry, blackberry, plum, hints of cherry, hints of black Pepper, violet, mineral notes (gravel)

PALATE

  • Sweetness = Dry
  • Acidity = Medium+
  • Tannins = Medium+ (well-integrated and quite smooth)
  • Alcohol = High (14.5%)
  • Body = Full
  • Flavour Intensity = Pronounced
  • Flavour Characteristics = Primary + Secondary + Tertiary
  • Flavour details = Blueberry, blackberry, plum, hints of cherry, hints of black Pepper, violet, mineral notes (gravel)
  • Other = the basaltic and sandy characteristics of the soil tend to soften and polish the tannins which make them slightly velvety
  • Finish = Long

GENERAL ASSESSMENT (1)

  • Overall Quality = Outstanding
  • Bottle Aging =
    • Can be kept at around 12°C for up to 15 years
    • Will gain complexity from aging
  • Retail Price = 170 euros for a 75cl individual bottle (France retail price, incl. taxes)
  • Value for Money = good
  • Comparison with same price competition = very good
  • Suitability for Diabetics = suitable (level of residual sugar not communicated)
  • Service Temperature = around 14°C
  • Suggested Food & Wine Pairing = ribs, pork shoulder, barbeque, lamb, rabbit, pork sausage, and veal
  • Comments = a very beautiful wine from my region of origin which knows how to express the full potential of Mourvèdre in this unique terroir of the Pézénas region which mixes gravel, sand and basaltic soil together with light maritime breezes. A good presence in the mouth with a good acidity-aroma balance. Silky and slightly velvety tannins go perfectly with aromas of black fruits centered around blackberry and a lengthy finish. It is without any doubt among the greatest wines of the region.
  • Final Grade = A

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(1)GENERAL ASSESSMENT GUIDE

Please note that although all efforts have been made to be as objective as possible, the general assessment inherently involves a degree of subjectivity based on a personal evaluation of the wine.

  • Overall Quality scale
    • Poor < Acceptable < Good < Very Good < Outstanding
  • Bottle Aging
    • Will it beneficiate from additional aging?
  • Retail Price
    • Usually the retail price for one bottle including taxes
  • Value for Money
    • Quality offered compared to the price paid
  • Comparison with same price competition
    • where does it stand compared to average competition of the same price range
  • Suitability for Diabetics
    • Evaluation of the level of final sugar for early stages diabetics
  • Comments
    • Any additional elements worth noting
  • Final Grade Scale
    • A++ = Out of the Charts Wine (Stellar, Hors Classe, Fuori Classe)
    • A+ = Outstanding Wine
    • A = Great Wine
    • A- = Very Very Good
    • B+ = Very Good
    • B = Good
    • B- = Noteworthy
    • C+ = Acceptable
    • C = Poor
    • F = The worst grade of this scale

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