Cuvee Majeure by Domaine du Grand Cres

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: black fruit, violet, warm spice, garrigue

Palate: dark berry, wild herbs, fine grain tannin, savoury

Syrah-led flagship of Grand Cres built at 300m altitude; Burgundian sensibility on Syrah from Herve Leferrer (formerly of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti).

What it pairs with

Magret de canard with peppercorn
The wine's spice and structure match peppered duck.
Lamb tagine with prunes
Dark fruit and warm spice echo the spiced tagine.
Mushroom risotto
Earthy garrigue notes match forest mushrooms.

History

Domaine du Grand Cres was founded in 1989 by Herve Leferrer, who left his position as manager at Domaine de la Romanee-Conti after falling in love with the 17-hectare estate at 300m altitude in the Corbieres. The Cuvee Majeure is the Syrah-led flagship.

1989: Herve Leferrer founds Domaine du Grand Cres
1995: First vintage of Cuvee Majeure

Facts

Producer: Domaine du Grand Cres · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah (80%), Grenache (20%)
Classification: AOC Corbieres
Oak: destemmed; aged in barrels then in tank
ABV: 14.0%
Price: EUR 22-32 at retail
Drinking window: 3-12 from vintage
First vintage: 1995
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Cuvee Majeure

What does Grand Cres Cuvee Majeure taste like?

Black fruit, violet, warm spice and garrigue on the nose; dark berry, wild herbs, fine-grain tannin and savoury notes on the palate. Full-bodied with medium tannins and a long finish.

When should I drink Grand Cres Cuvee Majeure?

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.

What grapes are in Cuvee Majeure?

Eighty percent Syrah with 20 percent Grenache. The Syrah is destemmed and aged in barrel then in tank.

What food pairs with Grand Cres Cuvee Majeure?

Magret de canard with peppercorn is the canonical pairing; the wine's spice and structure match peppered duck. Lamb tagine with prunes and mushroom risotto are equally strong matches.

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