In the glass
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
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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.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1995 — Jerome Bressy establishes Domaine Gourt de Mautens in Rasteau
- 2009 — Declassification to IGP Vaucluse to allow multi-variety blends outside AOC rules
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Gourt de Mautens
- 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.