Cotes du Roussillon Villages 2007
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Terroir: The appellation of Cotes du Roussillon is located in the heart of Frances sunny south with an abundance of warm Mediterranean sunshine and cooling winds from the sea. Hecht et Bannier source this selection from the villages of Tautavel, Estagel, Caramany, Espira de l'Agly and Lesquerde.
Vinification: The Cotes du Roussillon is a traditional blend of Grenache, Mourvedre, Carignan and Syrah vinified and aged in a combination of epoxy lined concrete tank, large neutral oak casks and about 20% in new oak barrels producing a wine of powerful, ripe, juicy fruit with an elegant, refined finish.
Notes
"In spite of some short stormy showers in mid-December, the winter 2007 shows a pluviometric deficit until a significant rainy
phase at the end of February. Water lack for main underground resources was much more pronounced than in 2005 at the
same time of the year. In April, water capacities are built up again, and despite a very dry summer, in August, short but
efficient rains enable the grapes to carry on maturing in excellent conditions.
Grenache from Roussillon is fine, juicy, elegant and offers us an extraordinary aromatic pallet allied with a delicious velvety
consistency. We easily find the difference with the expressions of Grenache from Rhône Valley or Spanish Cataluña. Higher
situated, the vineyards take benefit from the important range of temperature between day and night which guarantees both
maturity and balance.
For the blend 2007, the spicy and smoked character of Grenache seems dominate first, but other fruity and mineral touches
should be revealed in bottle. From spring 2010, wine will share all its complexity." --Gregory Hecht
- Producer: Hecht & Bannier
- Wine Color: Red
- Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
- Country: France
Blend: Grenache: 55%, Syrah: 25%, Mourvedre: 15%, Carignan: 5%
Recent Press
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Score: 89 Points
Wine Spectator
Author: Kim Marcus
Date: Monday, August 30, 2010"Ripe and dense, with dark plum, mocha and dark chocolate flavors that are accented by black pepper notes. The spicy finish is quite rich."
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The Wine Advocate
Author: David Schildknecht
Date: Monday, June 1, 2009"The 2007 Cotes du Roussillon Villages from geologically diverse sites in a half dozen outstanding villages is composed primarily of Grenache, with smaller amounts of Carignan, Syrah, and Mourvedre. The Carignan from high elevation Belesta and Caramany is key, maintains Hecht, because Grenache from schist in Maury (which make up about a quarter of the blend) can represent too much richness and blatant fruitiness. High-toned mint, cherry distillate, blackberry liqueur, and floral notes as if from some exotic orchid light up the nose and lead to a deeply rich, opulent palate. Like the corresponding 2007 Faugeres (reviewed in my Languedoc report), this shows more obvious sweetness of fruit and viscosity than previous renditions, yet ups the ante in all other departments as well, and the last thing that comes to mind here is over-ripeness or heaviness. On the contrary, there is terrific energy and lift, leading to a polished, savory, persistently stimulating finish."
Grade: 92-93 Points
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