AROMA OF WINE

Red fruits, flowers, herbs and game

This late-ripening and sun-loving grape is often considered a bit of diva, because it requires a lot of patience and attention. Mourvèdre is grown widely, but is most popular in France and Spain. It is believed to originate from Spain, where it is known as Monastrell or Mataró.

Mourvèdre is one of Rhône’s major grapes and one of the regular supporting grapes in the famous Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines. To experience a wine where Mourvèdre is the dominant grape, look to the region of Bandol. Here it’s required that 50- 95 percent is Mourvèdre and it’s also where you will find some of Provence’s most famous reds.

Wines made from Mourvèdre are often high in tannins and fruit-forward with aromas of dark red fruits, leather and game. The animal aromas can be quite strong, which is why it is often blended with Syrah and Grenache to improve the quality by adding warmth and fruit.

Try decanting the wine to get the most of this full-bodied wine and pair it with a rich meal to absorb some of the tannins.

Origin:

Valencia,

Spain

Mourvedre

Bernard Magrez Chateauneuf Du Pape (2599353) (2021)

Paydirt, Going for Broke (2506937) (2019)

Hewitson, Private Cellar Shiraz Mourvedre, Barossa Valley (1002991) (2002)

Hewitson, Private Cellar Shiraz Mourvedre, Barossa Valley (1002991) (2008)

Chateau Des Papes Chateauneuf Du Pape Cuvee Tradition (1108938) (2015)

Bernard Magrez Chateauneuf Du Pape La Distinee De Clement V (2599366) (2017)

Bernard Magrez Chateauneuf Du Pape La Distinee De Clement V (2599366) (2016)

Grant Burge, Abednego Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre, Barossa Valley (1001271) (2004)

Hewitson, Private Cellar Shiraz Mourvedre, Barossa Valley (1002991) (2009)

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