Mas de Cadenet Mas Negrel Rouge by Mas de Cadenet

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, garrigue, violet, leather

Palate: blackcurrant, wild herbs, graphite, iron

Cotes de Provence Sainte-Victoire prestige red blending Syrah, Cabernet and Grenache from old-vine parcels below the Sainte-Victoire mountain at Trets.

What it pairs with

Roast leg of lamb with rosemary Firm tannin frames the lamb fat; garrigue notes echo the herb crust.More wines for lamb →
Daube provencale Slow-braised beef and orange peel meet the wine's leather and iron register.More wines for beef stew →
Aged Tomme de Provence Sheep's milk Provencal tomme picks up the wine's wild herbs and graphite register.More wines for cheese →

History

Mas Negrel takes its name from the Negrel family who have owned the estate at Trets since 1813. The Cotes de Provence Sainte-Victoire prestige red is drawn from old-vine parcels below the mountain.

1813Negrel family acquires Mas de Cadenet
1995First release of Mas Negrel as the estate's prestige red

Facts

Producer: Mas de Cadenet · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache
Classification: Cotes de Provence Sainte-Victoire AOC
Oak: Aged in oak barrels for 14 to 18 months
ABV: 14.0%
Price: EUR 22 to 35 at retail
Drinking window: 4-12 from vintage
First vintage: 1995
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Mas de Cadenet Mas Negrel Rouge

What does Mas de Cadenet Mas Negrel Rouge taste like?

Black cherry, garrigue, violet and leather on the nose; blackcurrant, wild herbs, graphite and iron on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins and a long savoury finish.

When should I drink Mas de Cadenet Mas Negrel Rouge?

Drink between 4 and 12 years from vintage. The 18 months of oak ageing gives cellar potential; younger bottles benefit from 60 minutes of decanting.

What food pairs with Mas de Cadenet Mas Negrel Rouge?

Roast leg of lamb with rosemary is the canonical pairing. Daube provencale and aged Tomme de Provence are equally strong matches.

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