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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 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-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black plum, garrigue, graphite, cedar

Palate: blackberry, iron, savoury herb, tobacco

Cru Classe red from Rimauresq under Scottish ownership. Mourvedre and Syrah-led with garrigue, graphite and cedar depth on a firm-tannin frame.

What it pairs with

  • Magret de canard with cherries Rimauresq's black-plum and iron register echo duck and cherry sauce; tannins handle the fat.More wines for duck breast →
  • Lamb shanks braised in red wine Slow-cooked lamb finds a peer in the wine's tannin and savoury depth.More wines for lamb →
  • Aged Tomme Hard cow's-milk salt aligns with the wine's leather and dark-fruit register.More wines for cheese →
  • Beef daube provencale Slow-braised beef in red wine and orange peel echo the wine's garrigue and tobacco notes.More wines for beef stew →

History

Rimauresq's modern Cru Classe red has been bottled in essentially its current form since the early 1990s after the Wemyss family acquisition. The Mourvedre share gives the cuvee structure beyond typical Cotes de Provence red.

  1. 1988Wemyss family acquires Domaine de Rimauresq
  2. 1990Modern Cru Classe Rouge vinification established

Facts

Producer
Domaine de Rimauresq · visiting guide
Grapes
Mourvedre, Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon
Classification
AOC Cotes de Provence Cru Classe
Oak
14 to 18 months in French oak barriques, around 20 percent new
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 22 to 35 at retail
Drinking window
5-15 from vintage
First vintage
1990
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Domaine de Rimauresq Cru Classe Rouge

What does Rimauresq Cru Classe Rouge taste like?

Black plum, garrigue, graphite and cedar on the nose; blackberry, iron, savoury herb and tobacco on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins, high acidity and a long savoury finish.

When should I drink Rimauresq Cru Classe Rouge?

Drink between 5 and 15 years from vintage. The barrique aging and Mourvedre share give the cuvee real cellaring potential; decant 60 minutes for vintages under 10 years old.

Is Rimauresq Cru Classe Rouge vegan?

Yes. The estate does not use animal-derived fining agents on the cuvee.

What food pairs with Rimauresq Cru Classe Rouge?

Magret de canard with cherries is the canonical pairing. Lamb shanks braised in red wine, aged Tomme and beef daube provencale are equally strong matches.

What classification does Rimauresq Rouge have?

AOC Cotes de Provence Cru Classe, the top tier of the appellation. The Cru Classe was set in 1955 with 18 estates and remains closed to new entrants by ministerial decree.

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