Les Darons Rouge
« Les Darons » (meaning fathers) is a wine which is representative of western« Les Darons » (meaning fathers) is a wine which is representative of westernLanguedoc: the most southern wine region in France, based mainly on Grenacheplanted on clay and limestone soils.
Grape varieties
70% Grenache / 20% Syrah / 10% Carignan
Origin
France / Languedoc
Nuance, aroma & taste
Deep red with glints of purple.
Deep red with glints of purple.Hints of red fruit yoghurts, and with aeration fruits such as plums,blueberries and blackberries combined with cinnamon and whitepepper spices.
Combines amplitude and stress with a dense and silky matter. Maturetannins which easily pass thanks to the fruit and its freshness.
Powerful, full-bodied and luscious with numerous but not over-bearingspices finishing with menthol resinous notes.
Pairing
Barbecues, red and white meats, a red wine for all occasions…
Recommendations
Serve between 15 and 18°C
Aging potential: At least 8 years.
Rewards
2022
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Dégustation Luca Maroni: 93/100
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Magazine Vert de Vin : 90-91/100
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Jeb Dunnuck: 92-94/100
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James Suckling: 92/100
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International Wine & Spirits Awards: Gold Medal
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Berliner Wein Trophy Summer Tasting: Gold Medal
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Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition: Gold Medal
2021
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James Suckling: 90/100
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Grenache du Monde: Gold Medal
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Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition: Gold Medal
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Frankfurt International Trophy: Gold Medal
2020
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Tasted Wine Andreas Larsson: 90/100
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Robert Parker: 91/100
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Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition: Gold Medal
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Asia Wine Trophy: Gold Medal
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Frankfurt International Trophy: Gold Medal
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Grenache du Monde: Gold Medal
2019
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Robert Parker: 90/100
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Terres de Vins: Gold Medal
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Concours des Grands Vins du Languedoc Roussillon: Gold Medal
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Guide Hachette des Vins 2022: 1 Star
2018
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Jeb Dunnuck: 90-92/100
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Féminalise: Gold Medal
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Magazine Bacchus: 90/100
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Grenache du Monde 2020: Gold Medal
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Gilbert & Gaillard: Gold Medal
2017
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Robert Parker: 90/100
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Jeb Dunnuck: 91-93/100
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Concours Mondial des Vins Feminalise Paris: Gold Medal
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Gilbert & Gaillard: Gold Medal
2016
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Jeb Dunnuck: 91/100
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Elle à Table: Gold Medal
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Gilbert & Gaillard: Gold Medal
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Grenache du Monde: Gold Medal
2015
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Notation Robert Parker: 91-93/100
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Berliner Wine Trophy 2017: Gold Medal
2014
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Notation Robert Parker: 91-94/100