Mas de Gourgonnier Reserve du Mas by Mas de Gourgonnier

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, garrigue, leather, black pepper

Palate: blackcurrant, wild herbs, cocoa, iron

Reserve du Mas is the estate's long-aged Les Baux red, blending Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah and Cabernet from older vines and finished in oak barrels.

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 →
Beef bourguignon Slow-braised beef and root vegetables meet the wine's leather and iron register.More wines for beef and red meat →
Wild boar civet Game ragu and the wine's tobacco-tinged blackcurrant palate share a Provencal lineage.More wines for wild boar →

History

Reserve du Mas was introduced in the early 1990s as the estate's prestige Les Baux red, drawn from older parcels and finished in oak barrels for greater cellar potential.

1990First release of the Reserve du Mas cuvee

Facts

Producer: Mas de Gourgonnier · visiting guide
Grapes: Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
Classification: Les Baux-de-Provence AOC
Oak: Aged in oak barrels for 18 months
ABV: 14.0%
Price: EUR 22 to 32 at retail
Drinking window: 4-15 from vintage
First vintage: 1990
Organic: ECOCERT

Frequently asked about Mas de Gourgonnier Reserve du Mas

What does Mas de Gourgonnier Reserve du Mas taste like?

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

When should I drink Mas de Gourgonnier Reserve du Mas?

Drink between 4 and 15 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 Gourgonnier Reserve du Mas?

Roast leg of lamb with rosemary is the canonical pairing. Beef bourguignon and wild boar civet are equally strong matches.

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