Château des Muraires, L'Excellence des Muraires, Côtes de

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Tasted by: James Button
(at Decanter's Mediterranean & Balkans Fine Wine Encounter, 12 May 2017)
Drinking Window: 2017 - 2018
Owned by Bernard Magrez, this property is located halfway between Nice and Aix-en-Provence, in Le Luc. The vines here are planted on south facing limestone terraces. The grapes are fermented at a low temperature in concrete tanks to retain freshness, then aged on the lees which gives a rounded, creamy profile. On the palate, red fruit dominates alongside a spicy acidity. There is a creamy note on the mid-palate, and a slightly bitter note develops on the finish.
Producer
Château des Muraires
Brand
L'Excellence des Muraires
Vintage
2016
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Rosé
Country
France
Region
Appellation
Côtes de Provence
Sweetness
Dry
Grapes
36% Carignan / Mazuelo