France – Domaine Monts et Merveilles L'Inattendu 2014

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 L’Inattendu 2014 is a blend of the best grapes of Syrah coming from the parcel of Altitude de Cassagnoles and Grenache Noir from the oldest vines. 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 (vintage 2014 has given 500 bottles). 

Tasting Note

Date	21 March 2016
Wine name	L’INATTENDU	Vintage	2014
Nation	France	Region	Languedoc
AOC-DOC	//	Grape Varieties	Syrah Grenache Noir
Serving temperature	16-18° C	Alcohol	13
Price (in euro)	18	SO2 (in mg/l)	10

 

Visual Examination		Taste analysis
Limpidity	Limpid	Body	Full
Color	Ruby Red	Balance	Balanced
Consistency	Quite consistent	Soft sensations	Quite Warm – Soft
Effervescence	//	Hard sensations	Quite Tannic
		Flavors intensity	Intense
Olfactory analysis		Flavours	Mulberry, Plums, Liquorice
Aroma intensity	Intense
Complexity	Complex	Finish/Persistence	Quite Persistent
Quality	Fine	Overall evaluations
Aromas	Red Fruits, Mulberry, Plums	Development	Ready
	Liquorice	Harmony	Harmonious

 

Food and wine pairing

This wine is a great match with red meats, either grilled or cooked in sauce. Great pairing is also with tagliatelle with ragu or with dishes of charcuterie and cheese.

Excellent even on its own.

Third wine from this producer and third strike. This red wine is fine and elegant. It deserves being drunk and appreciated with calm and time. The wine itself is straight, nice in the olfactory analysis and excellent at the taste with very strong body. Great wine.

Official website: www.domainemontsetmerveilles.com