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Clos de L’Amandaie, AOP Gres de Montpellier, Amandaie Rouge, 2019
Blend of roughly one-third each of Grenache and Syrah, remainder Carignan and Cinsault."Deep crimson and rather heavy Grés de Montpellier bottle. Meaty nose verging on gamey. Lots of interest here! Quite a bit of tannin and ambition... Read More
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ColourRed
RegionGres de Montpellier
Grape VarietySyrah, Grenache & Carignan
Vintage2019
ABV14.5%
Bottle75cl
MethodOrganic
CodeCLA319
Carignan
Carignan is the grape which really distinguishes the red wines of the Languedoc and Roussillon from those of the southern Rhône (in the latter Grenache is ubiquitous and dominant, and Syrah and Mourvèdre are the preferred blending grapes).
It has been a much maligned grape. For example Jancis Robinson’s Oxford Companion to Wine thunders: "Carignan,...
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Voted the world's most influential wine critic in polls in the US, France and internationally in 2018, Jancis views herself as a wine writer rather than a wine critic.
She writes daily for JancisRobinson.com and weekly for the Financial Times. She is founder-editor of The Oxford Companion...
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Clos de L’Amandaie, AOP Gres de Montpellier, Amandaie Rouge, 2019
Blend of roughly one-third each of Grenache and Syrah, remainder Carignan and Cinsault.
"Deep crimson and rather heavy Grés de Montpellier bottle. Meaty nose verging on gamey. Lots of interest here! Quite a bit of tannin and ambition but a serious red wine for the cellar. Tastes a bit more Syrah than Grenache! 16+/20, Drink 2024-2029", Jancis Robinson MW, jancisrobinson.com, 11th May 2023.
Only red wine is permitted in the AOP Grés de Montpellier. This is a blend of about 33% each of Grenache and Syrah, 25% Carignan and 9% Cinsault. The Syrah spends time in old oak barrels whilst the rest of the blend is left in concrete. Terrific this vintage, with great potential for keeping too. Pure, lightly heated red fruits dominate, accented by black olive and liquorice. Supple fruit tannins. Gorgeous, life-giving wine. Now-2026
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