Domaine and vineyard
The domaine Monts et Merveilles is above all the story of Laure and
Julien. She manager of wine cellar, sommelier him, they decide to settle in the
Minervois, in the Languedoc region, to undertake an activity that is not simply
a winery but also an environmental education center where retrieve a direct
contact with nature.
The first vintage is 2012, lived as a big party with the joint
participation of relatives, friends and neighbors winemakers. Winegrowers who
dispense advice, lend tools, provide parts of their cellars to this
pair of dreamers to help them realize their project. After the first harvest
the "solidarity" of local producers has not failed to help Laure and
Julien create their wines.
The vineyard covers a total area of 4.20 hectares divided into 5
parcels. The grape varieties are Syrah, Grenache Noir, Carignan Noir, Marsanne
and Roussanne. The work in the vineyard is oriented to the maximum respect for
nature and the overall conduct of the vineyard is organic and biodynamic.
The wine
The Domaine Monts et Merveilles Le Grand Vert
2014 is a 100% Marsanne. The grapes, once
harvested, ferment and mature during 12 months in three vintages old barrels to
reduce the impact of the wood on the final taste. To be well appreciated it has
to be opened at least two hours before and left breathing. This wine is produced
only in special vintages and in very limited quantities (average 2000 bottles).
Tasting Note
Date
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25 February 2016
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Wine name
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LE GRAND VERT
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Vintage
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2014
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Nation
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France
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Region
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Languedoc
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AOC-DOC
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Grape Varieties
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100
% Marsanne
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Serving temperature
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10-12° C
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Alcohol
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13
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Price (in euro)
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14
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SO2 (in mg/l)
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Nd
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Visual Examination
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Taste analysis
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Limpidity
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Limpid
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Body
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Full
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Color
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Straw yellow
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Balance
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Balanced
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Consistency
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Quite consistent
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Soft sensations
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Quite Warm – Quiet Soft
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Effervescence
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Hard sensations
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Quite Fresh – Quite tasty
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Flavors intensity
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Intense
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Olfactory analysis
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Flavours
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White Peach, Honey
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Aroma intensity
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Intense
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Complexity
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Complex
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Finish/Persistence
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Persistent
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Quality
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Fine
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Overall evaluations
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Aromas
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Honey, White Peach,
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Development
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Ready
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White flowers, Almond paste
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Harmony
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Harmonious
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Food and wine pairing
This wine is great during an aperitif with nibbles and creams. Other
nice pairing is with shellfish, grilled fish and white meats. I had it with
pasta with cauliflower sauce gratin and cooked in the oven: very nice pairing,
too!
Once again an extra-ordinary wine from this producer. Marsanne grape
variety is delicate and this version highlights the soft side of these grapes.
Aromas of honey and white peach are wonderful, and the taste is round and
delightful. It makes you looking for another glass!
If drunk slightly too warm the wine has a bit of acidity.
Great wine.
Official
website: www.domainemontsetmerveilles.com
