Domaine Gourt de Mautens : IGP Vaucluse 2014

The fullness and freshness of a Rhône Valley red wine

The estate

The story of Domaine Gourt de Mautens is a childhood dream come true. Founded in 1996 by Jérôme Bressy, who was only 23 at the time, this family estate lies at the heart of the Rasteau appellation. At the time, his father was still a cooperative member, supplying his grapes to the Rasteau cooperative cellar. Two years after the creation of the estate, in 1998, Jérôme set up the infrastructure needed to vinify and age the wines. Covering 13 hectares, the Domaine Gourt de Mautens vineyard quickly adopted organic practices, before switching to biodynamic viticulture in 2008. Jérôme Bressy cultivates a range of ancient indigenous grape varieties with meticulous care and rigorous standards. This approach has led him to market his wines under the IGP Vaucluse rather than the AOC Rasteau.

The vineyard

Nestling in the heart of the Rhône Valley, the vines stretch across 13 hectares, of which 12 are dedicated to red grape varieties and 1 to white grape varities.

Winemaking and ageing

The grapes are harvested by hand, sorted with care, then vinified according to traditional methods. This IGP Vaucluse wine then benefits from ageing in barrels.

Grape varieties

Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Counoise, Syrah, Vaccarèse, Cinsault, Terret Noir

Characteristics and tasting tips for IGP Vaucluse Rouge 2014 from Domaine Gourt de Mautens

Tasting

Colour
Deep and intense, the wine is adorned with ruby highlights.

Nose
The nose unveils aromas of ripe red fruit, mingled with spicy and woody notes.

Palate
Full and velvety, the palate delights with silky tannins and a lingering finish.

To serve

For the best tasting, this wine should be served at a temperature between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing

This wine pairs marvellously with grilled red meats, dishes with sauce or mature cheeses.

Storage

IGP Vaucluse Rouge 2014 from Domaine Gourt de Mautens can be laid down until 2029.