Cuvée Juveniles Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvedre 2021
Cuvée Juveniles Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvedre 2021 is a dry, full-bodied red from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre (Côtes du Rhône, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is little. Good with lamb, roast vegetables, beef stew, barbecue.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venus La Universal 2021 Venus La Universal · Catalunya | £28.87 | |||
| Boutinot ‘La Côte Sauvage’, Cairanne AOC Boutinot · Rhône | £19.99 | |||
| Lirac Moulin des Chenes | £19.60 | |||
| Xavier Vignon Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Anonyme 2021 Xavier Vignon · Rhône | £47.53 |
Cuvée Juveniles was created as a ‘Cotes Du Rhone’ inspired wine from the classic Barossa varieties of Grenache, Mataro (Mourvedre) and Shiraz from mostly unirrigated old vine vineyards. Alongside these three Barossa cornerstones, Torbreck has planted two other traditional Rhone varieties: Counoise and Carignan. These give savoury and spicy notes to the blend, and add a level of complexity, depth and bottle ageing potential. A wine that will enthuse the Francophile yet still win over Barossa fans. A perennial favourite, Grenache from old vines shows it ability to exhibit lifted florals, red juicy fruit characters such as wild cherry, raspberry and pomegranate. The palate has delicious texture and long acidity balancing a freshness from savoury Mataro and bolder Shiraz components. Torbreck