Belle de Nuit by Domaine Borie de Maurel

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark berry, leather, warm spice, garrigue

Palate: blueberry, wild herbs, iron, fine tannin

Mourvedre-led Minervois of Borie de Maurel - the 'enchantress'; structured, wild and savoury with iron and warm spice.

What it pairs with

Game pie
Mourvedre's leather and iron match gamey filling.
Lamb tagine with prunes
Warm spice and dark berry echo the Moroccan spice palette.
Aged blue cheese
Salt-and-blue cheese contrasts the wine's wild herbs.

History

Belle de Nuit ('enchantress of the night') is the Mourvedre-led Minervois of Borie de Maurel - a wild and savoury alternative to the more Syrah-Grenache range.

2000: First vintage of Belle de Nuit

Facts

Producer: Domaine Borie de Maurel · visiting guide
Grapes: Mourvedre, Syrah, Grenache
Classification: AOC Minervois
Oak: 18 months in French oak barriques
ABV: 14.5%
Price: EUR 20-30 at retail
Drinking window: 4-12 from vintage
First vintage: 2000
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Belle de Nuit

What does Borie de Maurel Belle de Nuit taste like?

Dark berry, leather, warm spice and garrigue on the nose; blueberry, wild herbs, iron and fine tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins and a long finish.

When should I drink Borie de Maurel Belle de Nuit?

Drink between 4 and 12 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 90 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 6-9 years.

What grapes are in Belle de Nuit?

Mourvedre-led blend with Syrah and Grenache. The 'enchantress of the night' cuvée is the wild, savoury counterpart to the estate's range.

What food pairs with Borie de Maurel Belle de Nuit?

Game pie is the canonical pairing; Mourvedre's leather and iron match the gamey filling. Lamb tagine with prunes and aged blue cheese are equally strong matches.

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