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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 14 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs14 yrs16 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: dark fruit, prune, spice, peppered garrigue
Palate: plum, smoke, warm spice, silky tannin
Carignan-led flagship of Voulte-Gasparets, named for a family ancestor. Rich expressive nose with prune and spice, peppered garrigue notes; ample, balanced palate with silky tannins.
What it pairs with
- Cassoulet The Languedoc classic finds its peer in Voulte-Gasparets' Corbieres-Boutenac flagship.More wines for pork →
- Daube of beef Carignan's structure and the wine's warm spice match the slow-braised beef.More wines for beef stew →
- Aged hard cheese platter Silky tannins and prune palate contrast salt-and-nut cheeses.More wines for cheese →
History
Cuvee Romain Pauc is the flagship of Chateau La Voulte-Gasparets, named for a family ancestor. Old-vine Carignan and Grenache (50+ years) combine with younger Syrah and Mourvedre from low-yield (25 hl/ha) manual harvests.
- 1989First vintage of Cuvee Romain Pauc
- 2005Corbieres-Boutenac AOC formally created (Voulte-Gasparets a founding estate)
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau La Voulte-Gasparets · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Carignan (50%), Grenache (25%), Mourvedre (15%), Syrah (10%)
- Classification
- AOC Corbieres-Boutenac
- Oak
- 12 months in merrain oak barrels
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 28-42 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-14 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1989
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Cuvee Romain Pauc
What does Voulte-Gasparets Romain Pauc taste like?
Dark fruit, prune, spice and peppered garrigue on the nose; plum, smoke, warm spice and silky tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins, medium acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Voulte-Gasparets Romain Pauc?
Drink between 5 and 14 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 90 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 8-12 years.
What grapes are in Voulte-Gasparets Romain Pauc?
Carignan (50 percent), Grenache (25 percent), Mourvedre (15 percent) and Syrah (10 percent). Carignan and Grenache are old-vine; manual harvest, 25 hl/ha yield.
What food pairs with Voulte-Gasparets Romain Pauc?
Cassoulet is the canonical pairing; the Languedoc classic finds its peer in the Corbieres-Boutenac flagship. Daube of beef and an aged hard-cheese platter are equally strong matches.
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