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Mas Des Bressades Cuvée Excellence 2013 Wine Review

Mas Des Bressades Cuvée Excellence 2013

Mas Des Bressades Cuvée Excellence 2013

Costières De Nîmes, Rhone, A.P., France

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $20.95

Drink: 2015-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Mas des Bressades

Agent: Vinexx

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Love the cedar-spice notes that wreathe the dark red berry aromas on the nose. Layers of supple, full-bodied flavour. Terrific balance and length. This blend or cuvée is matured in oak for about a year and leads with syrah. Attractive black plums and cedar spice on the finish. Decant 1-2 hours.

Food pairings: lamb cutlets, chicken, beef bourguignon, Tourtière.

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This Mas Des Bressades Cuvée Excellence 2013 was reviewed on August 20, 2016 by Natalie MacLean

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The 2013 Costières de Nîmes is mostly Syrah with a bit of Grenache in the mix. Cedar-spice aromas and full-bodied, juicy dark fruit complete the wine. The wine was matured in oak for less than a year. Decant for an hour prior to serving if you drink it now, but it can cellar another five years to further develop and mature. - Community Wine Reviews

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