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Mourvèdre

Ook bekend als: Monastrell (Spain), Mataro

A dark, tannic grape that adds structure, color, and earthy complexity to blends. It's the 'M' in GSM blends and produces powerful single-varietal wines in Bandol.

BodyFull
ZuurgehalteMedium
TanninesHigh
ZoetheidDry
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Mourvèdre is one of the few grapes that can be grown near the sea without suffering from salt damage.

👃 Proefnotities

Primaire smaken

BlackberryPlumBlueberry

Secundaire smaken

GameEarthLeatherBlack pepper

Aroma's

VioletsThymeSmoked meat

🌍 Beroemde wijnregio's

Bandol

France
Single-varietal excellence

The benchmark, powerful rosé and red wines

Jumilla

Spain
Value and power

Old vines producing concentrated, affordable wines

Rhône Valley

France
Structural backbone

Essential blending partner in GSM

Paso Robles

USA
New World expression

Emerging Rhône varietals region

🍽️ Perfecte spijscombinaties

Braised lamb
Wild boar
Cassoulet
Aged hard cheeses
Grilled game

🌡️ Serveertips

Temperatuur

16-18°C (61-65°F)

Glastype

Large red wine glass

Decanteren

1-2 hours

Rijpingspotentieel

5-20 years for Bandol

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