Cote Doree by Domaine l'Aigueliere

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: vanilla, cocoa, warm spice, ripe red fruit

Palate: red fruit, liquorice, cocoa, fine grain tannin

Syrah-led prestige cuvée from a legendary parcel at Montpeyroux; velvety with vanilla, cocoa and spice notes from 10 months of barrique ageing.

What it pairs with

Roast duck with cocoa-rubbed crust The wine's cocoa palate echoes the spice rub.More wines for chocolate →
Slow-cooked beef bourguignon Cote Doree's vanilla and red fruit complement the slow-braised beef.More wines for beef and red meat →
Aged Comte cheese The wine's vanilla note contrasts the cheese's nuttiness.More wines for aged hard cheese →

History

Cote Doree (golden slope) is the prestige Syrah-led cuvée of Domaine l'Aigueliere at Montpeyroux. The estate is six generations old in the Hérault valley and has been in organic conversion since 2018.

1991First vintage of Cote Doree
2018Estate begins organic conversion

Facts

Producer: Domaine l'Aigueliere · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre
Classification: AOC Languedoc Montpeyroux
Oak: 10 months in French oak barriques
ABV: 14.0%
Price: EUR 22-32 at retail
Drinking window: 3-12 from vintage
First vintage: 1991
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Cote Doree

What does Domaine l'Aigueliere Cote Doree taste like?

Vanilla, cocoa, warm spice and ripe red fruit on the nose; red fruit, liquorice, cocoa and fine-grain tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with medium tannins and a long finish.

When should I drink Domaine l'Aigueliere Cote Doree?

Drink between 3 and 12 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 60 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 6-9 years.

Where is Domaine l'Aigueliere Cote Doree made?

From a single legendary parcel at Montpeyroux. The cuvée's name refers to the golden slope of the vineyard.

What food pairs with Domaine l'Aigueliere Cote Doree?

Roast duck with cocoa-rubbed crust is the canonical pairing; the wine's cocoa palate echoes the spice rub. Beef bourguignon and aged Comte are equally strong matches.