Mas Carlot, Château Paul Blanc, Costières de Nîmes, 2016

89
Tasted by: Andrew Jefford
(at Caissargues, 09 Apr 2018)
Drinking Window: 2018 - 2020
This cuvée is made with 90% Syrah balanced with Mourvèdre, from the domain’s top parcels. It’s less saturated and deep in colour than many of its peers, and the aromas have a curranty, almost menthol-like refinement to them. On the palate the wine is a poised mid-weight in the Costières de Nîmes context. It's concentrated, with classic balance, light, shape-forming tannins and fresh acidity. The tarry warmth of flavour underscoring the fruit betrays the location.
Mas Carlot, Château Paul Blanc 2016
Producer
Mas Carlot
Brand
Château Paul Blanc
Vintage
2016
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
France
Region
Appellation
Costières de Nîmes
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
14.50%
Body
Full
Oak
Oaked
Grapes
90% Syrah / Shiraz