Château Maris, Les Planels, Minervois, La Livinière, Languedoc-Roussillon, France 2020
90
Tasted by:
(at Waitrose Cookery School, London, 23 May 2023)
Drinking Window: 2023 - 2029
Not only are the wines produced at Château Maris certified biodynamic, the estate has also been B Corp certified since 2016, so this is a great choice for the conscious consumer. The bonus is that the wines offer great value for money. This one, a blend of mainly Syrah with 15% Grenache, aged in French oak for 12 months, is a big beast – generous, intense and structured – but balanced. It's very Rhône-like on the nose, with an iron darkness, some bacony notes and firm black fruits; there's also an air of garrigue to it, and a warm finish. Definitely a food wine, and one with another five years ahead of it, at least.
89
Tasted by:
(at Conseil Interprofessionnel de Vins, Narbonne, 30 Apr 2023)
Drinking Window: 2023 - 2029
A rather thick and rich expression here, showing cooked cherries, dark chocolate, mocha and figs. Lacks a little freshness but shows good intensity and concentration.
Producer
Château Maris
Brand
Les Planels
Vintage
2020
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
France
Region
Appellation
Minervois
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Natural Cork
Alcohol
15.00%
Body
Full
Grapes
85% Syrah / Shiraz
15% Grenache