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Bernard Magrez

Côtes du Roussillon · France

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Syrah · Carignan · Grenache
Country
France
Region
Côtes du Roussillon
Appellation
Côtes du Roussillon
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roasted meats · lamb · game · aged cheeses · meat stews · mushroom dishes

Rated vintages

  • 201088 pts

    This Syrah-dominant blend, with 25% Carignan and 5% Grenache, leads with oak-driven aromas of charred cedar, sweet smoke and vanilla bean that envelop the ripe blackberry and cherry fruit tones. The palate is lush and full, with a creamy roundness that's partially lifted by gene…

  • 200990 pts

    Its red fruit-driven nose gives way to a significantly earthy palate, which also shows dried mushrooms and exotic spices. Full-bodied and generous in alcohol, this wine possesses somewhat chunky, though attractive, tannins. The acidity is fresh and balances the fairly rich textu…