2011 Côtes Rousillon Villages, Les Calcinaires Rouge, Dom Gauby
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David Schildknecht - Wine Advocate, January 2014
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Domaine Gauby
The modern era for this excellent Côtes du Rousillon estate dates from 1985 when the energetic Gérard Gauby took over the family estate. Previously the wines were sold in bulk to the local co-operative, but Gérard took the brave decision to go it alone.
The domaine is situated in the village of Calce, in the Vin-de-Pays appellation of Coteaux des Fenouilledes. As the name of the village suggests, the soils in this area are predominantly chalky and are suitable for both red and white wines.
A number of grape varieties are planted at the domaine, the reds include Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignan, the whites are made from Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, Viognier and, unusually for this area, Chenin Blanc.
The wines are elegant and modern with great balance and concentration.
Other Varieties
There are over 200 different grape varieties used in modern wine making (from a total of over 1000). Most lesser known blends and varieties are traditional to specific parts of the world.
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An entrancing combination of narcissus and freesia-like floral perfume with alkaline mineral intimations in the nose of Gaubys’ 2011 Cotes du Roussillon Blanc Les Calcinaire leads to a palate impression firmer and with marginally less expansive inner-mouth appeal than that of the corresponding 2012; but beautiful depth of pear and citrus fruit; a fascinating muskiness; and a straight, penetratingly persistent finish with invigorating tang of pear skin and lime rind as well as bite of radish, all render this exuberantly juicy, buoyant and invigorating cuvee a winner that will compliment a wide range of cuisine through at least 2015.
David Schildknecht - Wine Advocate, January 2014
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