In the glass
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
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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.
- 1996 — Terrat family takes ownership of Domaine des Beates
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine des Beates
- 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.