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Winery: S.C.V. Castelmaure

Castelmaure Grande Cuvee Corbieres 2009 is made from 45% Grenache (20 year old), 45% Syrah (20 year old), 10% Carignan (40 year old).

In the early 1990's, Castelmaure began experimenting with a Prestige Cuvee of Corbieres. This wine has become known as Grande Cuvee and is made with the help of the winemaking team of Tardieu-Laurent. Made from 45% Grenache (20 year old), 45% Syrah (20 year old), 10% Carignan (40 year old). Vinification: destemming, pneumatic press, end of fermentation at 25 degrees C; two racking; aging in tank then in 220 Liter Bordeaux barrels for 10-12 months. Egg fining, slight filtration.. Deep and intense color, powerful aromas of dark berry fruit, prune and coffee nuances, and a persistent finish.

 

Score History:

Castelmaure Grande Cuvee Corbieres 2008:

- Wine Enthusiast, (February 2012), 91 pts

Castelmaure Grande Cuvee Corbieres 2007:

"A top-flight Corbieres from this reliable producer, the 2007 Grand Cuvee is a blend of 45% Grenache, 45% Syrah, and 10% Carignan. Abundant notes of spicy fruitcake, roasted herb, toast, black currant, and kirsch emerge from this expressive, round, generous, full-bodied red. It is ideal for drinking over the next 5-6 years."
- Wine Advocate (Aug. 2010), 92 pts

Castelmaure Grande Cuvee Corbieres 2006:
"Deep aromas of thyme, olives and sage speak of the traditional garrigue character of wines from southern France, yet this wine has an impressive richness that should appeal to fans of New World wines."
- Washington Post (Sept 09), EXCELLENT

Country: France
Region: Languedoc
Winery: S.C.V. Castelmaure
Grape Type: Grenache , Syrah
Vintage: 2009
Bottle Size: 750ml
Organic: NO

The S.C.V Castelmaure Estate

S.C.V. Castelmaure was founded in the 1920’s and today consists of 65 members, of which 15 bring 85% of the production. The winery is located in the unofficial Corbieres cru site of Durban (there are 11 unofficial Cru’s in Corbieres), which will become soon an official Cru together with Boutenac and Alaric. The Serre mountain in the south protects the little plateau of Castelmaure from the off weather patterns of the Mediterranean sea.

Patrick de Marien, the president of the cave, and Bernard Pueyo, the director, work in conjunction with Tardieu/Laurent in trying to produce wines of higher quality each year.

The S.C.V Castelmaure Vineyard

The AOC Corbieres was created in 1985 and measures 23,000 hectares (56,810 acres). The appellation requires a minimum of two grapes in a wine blend.

The co-op farms 350 hectares (868 acres) around the tiny hamlet of Embres et Castelmaure. The 760 parcels are inspected and the characteristics recorded on computer. Each parcel is supervised individually by a technician who dedicates his time to this task. They have re-learned to prune, plough, check yields, sort, select, with a permanent focus on the respect of the environment. All the grapes are harvested by hand. In the cellar, vats hygiene, temperature control, ultramodern pressing contribute to a better expression of the terroir.

Castelmaure produces 90% red wine of which 80% is A.O.C. Corbieres.

The soil is made of schist, limestone, alluvial river wash and argilo-calcaire.

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