Cement tanks instead of steel or oak - Domaine Maby chooses an old-fashioned ageing method that lets the fruit speak for itself without the spice of the cask.
Expert's Description
2023 Domaine Maby, Variations, Côtes du Rhône is a Red Wine from the Rhône Valley, France made from a blend of 60% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre and 5% Carignan, bottled at 14.5% ABV.
Domaine Maby farms organically, and the Variations cuvée is aged in cement tanks rather than oak casks, preserving the grapes' pure fruit expression without vanilla notes or tannin reinforcement from wood.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Dominant aroma of ripe red fruit, complemented by lightly spiced undertones.
Palate
Aromatic with candied nuances, notes of blackcurrant and blackberry.
Finish
Soft and round with friendly tannins.
Serving & Food Pairing
Serve at 15-17°C in a Bordeaux glass. Pairs with grilled chicken, charcuterie and lighter stews.
Specifications
Name: 2023 Variations, Côtes du Rhône, Organic
Producer/Winery: Domaine Maby
Region/Country: Rhône Valley, France
Appellation/Classification: AOC Côtes du Rhône
Grape Variety(ies): Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan
Vintage: 2023
ABV: 14.5%
Size: 75 CL
Organic/Biodynamic: Organic
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 15-17°C
Decanting Recommended: No
Glass Type: Bordeaux Glass
Flavour Profile
Soft · Round · Fruity · Friendly
Did You Know?
By ageing the wine in cement tanks instead of oak, Domaine Maby avoids the cask leaving its own imprint on the flavour - a technique that has seen a renaissance among winemakers who want the terroir to speak as much as possible.
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