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

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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.
Slow-cooked beef bourguignon
Cote Doree's vanilla and red fruit complement the slow-braised beef.
Aged Comte cheese
The wine's vanilla note contrasts the cheese's nuttiness.

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.

1991: First vintage of Cote Doree
2018: Estate 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.

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