Olivier Coste Mourvedre 'Illegal' 2022
France, Languedoc-Roussillon
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£17.50
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Description
In a nutshell:
Approachable dark and fruity Mourvedre from a tiny appellation in the Languedoc of South West France.
The lowdown:
Part of Olivier Coste's 'Languedoc Stars' series, Illegal is a celebration of a modern, fruit-forward and approachable single varietal Mourvedre. So named Illegal as the tiny appellation where the vineyard is located doesn't allow Mourvedre to form part of its wines, so rather than scrub up the 30 year old vines Olivier Coste has simply labelled his wine Vin de France. Grown on a south facing plot with schist soils the grapes are hand-harvested in the cool of the night to preserve freshness and after fermentation are matured for 18 months in concrete; this wine sees no oak, it is all about the purity of fruit. Bright aromas of blackberry and blackcurrant fruit with notes of dried spice, herbs and black pepper. The palate is big, soft and smooth with a natural freshness, ripe tannins and a long fruity finish.
The Producer:
Olivier Coste comes from a long line of winemakers. His family owns and runs the well-known Domaine de Montrose near Pézenas in the Languedoc. With his own label, Olivier enjoys pushing boundaries and trying new techniques. His 'Languedoc Stars' range focuses on traditional regional grape varieties, grown in a way that produces low yields and concentrated, aromatic fruit. They also make a point of being carbon neutral and follow sustainable and organic practices in their vineyards. It's a nice balance of respecting tradition while looking ahead to the future.
When to drink:
Great with traditional Languedoc dishes such as Clapassade (slowly simmered lamb based dish) and hearty meat stews, though also works well with barbecues and any grilled red meat or vegetables.
Suitable for Vegans
Approachable dark and fruity Mourvedre from a tiny appellation in the Languedoc of South West France.
The lowdown:
Part of Olivier Coste's 'Languedoc Stars' series, Illegal is a celebration of a modern, fruit-forward and approachable single varietal Mourvedre. So named Illegal as the tiny appellation where the vineyard is located doesn't allow Mourvedre to form part of its wines, so rather than scrub up the 30 year old vines Olivier Coste has simply labelled his wine Vin de France. Grown on a south facing plot with schist soils the grapes are hand-harvested in the cool of the night to preserve freshness and after fermentation are matured for 18 months in concrete; this wine sees no oak, it is all about the purity of fruit. Bright aromas of blackberry and blackcurrant fruit with notes of dried spice, herbs and black pepper. The palate is big, soft and smooth with a natural freshness, ripe tannins and a long fruity finish.
The Producer:
Olivier Coste comes from a long line of winemakers. His family owns and runs the well-known Domaine de Montrose near Pézenas in the Languedoc. With his own label, Olivier enjoys pushing boundaries and trying new techniques. His 'Languedoc Stars' range focuses on traditional regional grape varieties, grown in a way that produces low yields and concentrated, aromatic fruit. They also make a point of being carbon neutral and follow sustainable and organic practices in their vineyards. It's a nice balance of respecting tradition while looking ahead to the future.
When to drink:
Great with traditional Languedoc dishes such as Clapassade (slowly simmered lamb based dish) and hearty meat stews, though also works well with barbecues and any grilled red meat or vegetables.
Suitable for Vegans
Details
| Categories | Wine / Red Wine / Firm & Spicy Reds |
| Country | France |
| Region | Languedoc-Roussillon |
| Grape Variety | Mourvedre/Monastrell |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 13% |
| Vegan/Vegetarian | Vegan |
| SKU | CO4Q20RN |
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