Venus La Universal 2021
Venus La Universal 2021 is a dry, full-bodied red from Grenache, Carignan (Montsant, Spain), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is little. Good with lamb, roast vegetables, steak, beef stew. Drink now or within 10 years (to about 2031). Decant for about 30 minutes. Organic farming is mentioned by the merchant. Critic score 95/100 (merchant-reported).
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuvée Juveniles Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvedre 2021 Torbreck Vintners · Rhône | £25.75 | |||
| 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 |
Drink it now or cellar for up to 10 years. It is recommended to decant it for half an hour. Venus La Universal is a young wine estate, spread over 4 hectares of vineyards, and located in the DO Montsant in the Falset district, owned by René Barbier and his wife, the winemaker Sara Pérez. Both with a wealth of experience in the family businesses, founded their own company in 1999 in a joint project characterized by a strong respect for the environment and a careful adherence to the organic regime. Venus La Universal is a red wine produced with organically grown Garnacha, and Cariñena grapes from 4 parcels of old vines on clay and calcareous soils, in a vineyard located at the top of a slope that enjoys a north and south orientation. After manual harvesting, fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts. The finished wine then ages in large wooden vats and foudres for a total of approximately 18 months. The wine reveals a bright and intense color with cherry red tones and purple nuances. Its aromatic profile is broad and fragrant with fruity and herbaceous notes, and mineral and leather hints. On the palate, it is warm and round, soft and fruity. It has a good structure and ripe and well-integrated tannins. It is a balanced, elegant, and charming wine, with a long and pleasantly fruity finish. Try it with porchetta or pork stew.