Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 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 in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, garrigue, violet, black pepper

Palate: plum, wild herbs, blackcurrant, iron

Esprit des Beates is the estate's everyday Coteaux d'Aix red, drawn from across the 40-hectare biodynamic vineyard at Lambesc.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled lamb chops with rosemary
    Herb-grilled lamb fat and the wine's medium tannin and garrigue lock together.
  • Wild boar pappardelle
    Game ragu meets the wine's plum and blackcurrant palate.
  • Aged sheep's milk cheese
    Tomme-style cheese picks up the wine's wild herbs and black-pepper register.

History

Esprit des Beates is the estate's everyday Coteaux d'Aix red, drawn from across the 40-hectare biodynamic vineyard at Lambesc with partial oak ageing.

  1. 1996: Terrat family takes ownership of Domaine des Beates

Facts

Producer
Domaine des Beates · visiting guide
Grapes
Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
Classification
Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence AOC
Oak
Aged in concrete tanks and partial oak barrels for 12 months
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 16 to 25 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
1996
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Domaine des Beates Esprit des Beates Rouge

What does Domaine des Beates Esprit des Beates Rouge taste like?

Black cherry, garrigue, violet and black pepper on the nose; plum, wild herbs, blackcurrant and iron on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium tannins and a long savoury finish.

When should I drink Domaine des Beates Esprit des Beates Rouge?

Drink between 2 and 8 years from vintage. Partial oak and concrete ageing keeps the wine approachable young; younger bottles open with 30 minutes in the glass.

What food pairs with Domaine des Beates Esprit des Beates Rouge?

Grilled lamb chops with rosemary is the canonical pairing. Wild boar pappardelle and aged sheep's milk cheese are equally strong matches.

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