Mas de la Dame La Stele Rouge by Mas de la Dame

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, garrigue, violet, leather

Palate: plum, blackcurrant, graphite, wild herbs

Cabernet-Grenache-Syrah blend named for the standing stone on the estate. Structured, herb-driven Les Baux red.

What it pairs with

Grilled lamb chops with rosemary Herb-grilled lamb fat and the wine's firm tannin and garrigue lock together.More wines for lamb →
Beef bourguignon Slow-braised beef with red wine and root vegetables finds the wine's leather and plum register.More wines for beef and red meat →
Wild boar pappardelle Game ragu meets the wine's blackcurrant and graphite palate.More wines for wild boar →

History

La Stele takes its name from a standing stone (a stele) found on the estate. The Cabernet-Grenache-Syrah blend is the estate's classic Les Baux red, bottled annually since the mid-1990s.

1903Mas de la Dame founded by Auguste Faye
1995First release of La Stele as a separate cuvee

Facts

Producer: Mas de la Dame · visiting guide
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Syrah
Classification: Les Baux-de-Provence AOC
Oak: Aged in oak barrels for 12 months
ABV: 14.0%
Price: EUR 18 to 28 at retail
Drinking window: 3-12 from vintage
First vintage: 1995
Organic: ECOCERT

Frequently asked about Mas de la Dame La Stele Rouge

What does Mas de la Dame La Stele Rouge taste like?

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

When should I drink Mas de la Dame La Stele Rouge?

Drink between 3 and 12 years from vintage. The 12 months of oak ageing makes this approachable young; younger bottles benefit from 45 minutes of decanting.

What food pairs with Mas de la Dame La Stele Rouge?

Grilled lamb chops with rosemary is the canonical pairing. Beef bourguignon and wild boar pappardelle are equally strong matches.

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