Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 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

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryVery Long finish

Aroma: wild blackberry, garrigue, iron ore, dried violet, exotic spice

Palate: complex layered dark fruit, mineral iron, dried herbs, peppery depth, long saline finish

Jerome Bressy's Gourt de Mautens declassified from Rasteau AOC to IGP Vaucluse to maintain multi-variety blends prohibited under the stricter AOC rules; the wine is widely regarded as one of the Southern Rhone's most distinctive and complex reds.

What it pairs with

  • Roasted leg of lamb with tapenade crust
    The wine's complexity and mineral depth match the concentrated olive-herb crust.
  • Truffle risotto
    Iron and dried herb complexity are a natural match for white truffle.

How to serve Domaine Gourt de Mautens IGP Vaucluse

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roasted leg of lamb with tapenade crust, Truffle risotto. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Jerome Bressy farms biodynamically and uses ancient varieties including Counoise and Cinsault in large proportions. The decision to declassify from Rasteau AOC to IGP was deliberate, allowing more varietal freedom. The wine is sought after by natural wine collectors worldwide.

  1. 1995: Jerome Bressy establishes Domaine Gourt de Mautens in Rasteau
  2. 2009: Declassification to IGP Vaucluse to allow multi-variety blends outside AOC rules

Facts

Producer
Domaine Gourt de Mautens · visiting guide
Grapes
Grenache (50%), Mourvedre (20%), Syrah (15%), Counoise (10%), Cinsault (5%)
Classification
IGP Vaucluse
Oak
Old foudres and amphora; no new oak; biodynamic
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 40-80 at retail
Drinking window
5-20 from vintage
First vintage
1995
Biodynamic
Demeter Certified
Organic
ECOCERT

Frequently asked about Domaine Gourt de Mautens IGP Vaucluse

What does Domaine Gourt de Mautens IGP Vaucluse taste like?

On the nose, wild blackberry, garrigue, iron ore, dried violet, exotic spice. On the palate, complex layered dark fruit, mineral iron, dried herbs, peppery depth, long saline finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a very long finish. Jerome Bressy's Gourt de Mautens declassified from Rasteau AOC to IGP Vaucluse to maintain multi-variety blends prohibited under the stricter AOC rules; the wine is widely regarded as one of the Southern Rhone's most distinctive and complex reds.

When should I drink Domaine Gourt de Mautens IGP Vaucluse?

Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Domaine Gourt de Mautens IGP Vaucluse?

Roasted leg of lamb with tapenade crust is the canonical pairing; Truffle risotto is the other strong match. The wine's complexity and mineral depth match the concentrated olive-herb crust.

What grapes are in Domaine Gourt de Mautens IGP Vaucluse?

The blend is Grenache (50%), Mourvedre (20%), Syrah (15%), Counoise (10%), Cinsault (5%). The wine is classified as IGP Vaucluse.

Tags

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