Cuvee Romain Pauc by Chateau La Voulte-Gasparets

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 14 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs14 yrs16 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

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.
Daube of beef
Carignan's structure and the wine's warm spice match the slow-braised beef.
Aged hard cheese platter
Silky tannins and prune palate contrast salt-and-nut cheeses.

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.

1989: First vintage of Cuvee Romain Pauc
2005: Corbieres-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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