Corbières, ‘Rozeta’, Domaine Maxime Magnon, 2020

GENERAL INFORMATION

Estate / Producer / Brand: Domaine Maxime Magnon

Region: Corbières, Languedoc, France

Appellation: AOC Corbières

Type: Dry red wine, non-sparkling

Vintage: 2020

Date of Tasting: April 2023

Type of viticulture: organic (no certification) & engaged (no use of pesticides or other chemicals) & biodynamic mindset (no certification)

Grapes used: Carignan 40% + Cinsault 30% + Grenache noir 30%

Vintage Blend: 100% grapes from 2020

Winemaking details: 80 years old vines, hand-harvested, whole bunch pressing, indigeneous yeasts

Aging: not communicated

Sugar level: low (level of residual sugar not communicated)

Sulphites: contains sulphites (but no added sulphites)

APPEARANCE

  • Colour = Ruby
  • Intensity = Deep

NOSE

  • Intensity = Medium+
  • Aromas Characteristics = Primary + Secondary + Tertiary
  • Aromas = Strawberry, wild strawberry, thyme, black pepper, nutmeg, hints of cloves

PALATE

  • Sweetness = Dry
  • Acidity = Medium+
  • Tannins = Medium+ (ripe and well integrated)
  • Alcohol = Medium (13.5%)
  • Body = Medium+
  • Flavour Intensity = Pronounced
  • Flavour Characteristics = Primary + Secondary + Tertiary
  • Flavour details = Strawberry, wild strawberry, thyme, black pepper, nutmeg, hints of cloves, slight mineral notes
  • Other =
  • Finish = Long

GENERAL ASSESSMENT (1)

  • Overall Quality = Very very good
  • Bottle Aging =
    • Can be kept at around 10°C for up to 15-20 years
    • Can gain some complexity from aging
  • Retail Price = 35 euros for a 75cl individual bottle (France retail price, incl. taxes)
  • Value for Money = very good
  • Comparison with same price competition = very good
  • Suitability for Diabetics = suitable (level of residual sugar not communicated)
  • Service Temperature = around 16°C
  • Suggested Food & Wine Pairing = Barbecued meat, red meat, grilled vegetables, grilled rib steak, barbecued grilled ‘Chipolatas’ (Small Spicy Pork Sausage), rich Stews, ‘Cassoulet’, ‘Tagine’ with prunes, smoked duck breast, lamb with thyme and rosemary
  • Comments = Silky, spicy and fruity mouthfeel. A red wine with a real beautiful aromatic power centered on the fruit and the notes of spices. A nice acidity supports the whole which keeps a light and fresh side. A beautiful final length all in nuance. IN short, a very fine Corbieres from a committed producer who I can only highly recommend.
  • 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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