Les Planels by Chateau Maris

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: creme de cassis, raspberry liqueur, smoked beef, bacon fat

Palate: dark berry, spice cabinet, fine tannin, long

Pure Syrah from Chateau Maris' top plots, aged 12 months in oak then bottled unfined and unfiltered; terrific aromatics with smoked beef and bacon-fat character.

What it pairs with

Smoked brisket
Les Planels' smoked-beef aromatics mirror the meat.
Magret de canard with bacon-spiced jus
The wine's bacon-fat hints and dark berry pair with smoked duck.
Slow-cooked beef short ribs
The wine's spice and fine tannin meet rich beef ribs.

History

Les Planels is the pure Syrah cuvée of Chateau Maris from the estate's top plots; aged 12 months in oak (a single departure from the estate's no-oak Minervois-La Liviniere style) and bottled unfined and unfiltered.

2010: First vintage of Les Planels

Facts

Producer: Chateau Maris · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah (100%)
Classification: AOC Minervois-La Liviniere
Oak: 12 months in French oak; bottled unfined and unfiltered
ABV: 14.5%
Price: EUR 35-55 at retail
Drinking window: 5-15 from vintage
First vintage: 2010
Biodynamic: Demeter Certified
Organic: ECOCERT
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Les Planels

What does Chateau Maris Les Planels taste like?

Creme de cassis, raspberry liqueur, smoked beef and bacon fat on the nose; dark berry, spice cabinet, fine tannin and a long finish on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins.

When should I drink Chateau Maris Les Planels?

Drink between 5 and 15 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 90 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 7-10 years.

What grapes are in Les Planels?

One hundred percent Syrah from the estate's top plots. Aged 12 months in oak then bottled unfined and unfiltered.

What food pairs with Chateau Maris Les Planels?

Smoked brisket is the canonical pairing; the wine's smoked-beef aromatics mirror the meat. Magret de canard with bacon-spiced jus and beef short ribs are equally strong matches.

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