Domaine du Mas Blanc

30 Collioure AC 2004 Clos du Moulin
Domaine du Mas Blanc

Grape:80% Mourvèdre, 20% Counoise (13% alc.)

Mourvèdre seems to thrive under a maritime influence (like the Bandol appellation) giving a wine of structure but considerable finesse. It has a dark cherry colour, a slightly sauvage nose with elements of chocolate/prunes and leather on the palate, and a really exciting lift on the finish. For drinking now to 2012.

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31 Collioure AC 2001/2004 Les Junquets
Domaine du Mas Blanc

Grape:90% Syrah, 10% Roussanne/Marsanne (13% alc.)

This wine has an elegance and depth of fruit that you rarely find away from the Northern Rhone appellations of Côtie Rôtie, Cornas and Hermitage. It comes from old vines on a steep, schist slope, has been aged in barrels previously used for Château Margaux, and has excellent pure flavours - black cherry with a hint of liquorice and silky tannins. For drinking now to 2011.

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