Mas de Gourgonnier Tradition Rouge by Mas de Gourgonnier

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, garrigue, violet, black pepper

Palate: plum, wild herbs, iron, Mediterranean salt

Everyday Les Baux red from one of the founding organic producers of the Alpilles. Grenache-Carignan-Syrah-Cabernet blend; herb-driven, easy and structured.

What it pairs with

Roast lamb with herbes de Provence Medium tannins frame the lamb fat; garrigue notes echo the herb crust.More wines for lamb →
Daube provencale Slow-braised beef with red wine and orange peel meets the wine's iron and wild-herb register.More wines for beef stew →
Aged Tomme de Provence Sheep's milk Provencal tomme picks up the wine's salt and black pepper register.More wines for cheese →

With cheese

Tomme de Provence Our pick Tomme de Provence is medium in strength, with walnut and spice and a touch of acidity. A medium-bodied Provence red raised mainly in concrete, with plum, wild herbs and moderate tannin, picks up the spice without weighing on the creamy paste.

History

The Cartier family at Mouries has farmed organically for over 50 years, among the longest-running organic estates in Provence. The Tradition cuvee is the everyday red, built around Grenache and Carignan with Syrah and Cabernet accents.

1759Cartier family established at Le Destet
1971Estate begins certified organic agriculture, among the first in the Alpilles

Facts

Producer: Mas de Gourgonnier · visiting guide
Grapes: Grenache, Carignan, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
Classification: Les Baux-de-Provence AOC
Oak: Aged in concrete tanks and old oak foudres for 12 months
ABV: 13.5%
Price: EUR 14 to 22 at retail
Drinking window: 2-10 from vintage
First vintage: 1971
Organic: ECOCERT

Frequently asked about Mas de Gourgonnier Tradition Rouge

What does Mas de Gourgonnier Tradition Rouge taste like?

Black cherry, garrigue, violet and black pepper on the nose; plum, wild herbs, iron and Mediterranean salt on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium tannins and a long savoury finish.

When should I drink Mas de Gourgonnier Tradition Rouge?

Drink between 2 and 10 years from vintage. Concrete-and-foudre ageing makes this approachable young; younger bottles benefit from 30 minutes in the glass.

What food pairs with Mas de Gourgonnier Tradition Rouge?

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

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