Chateau d’Or et de Gueules 2018 Costieres de Nimes Rouge ‘La Bolida’
Tasting Note
La Bolida comes from Diane’s oldest vineyard with vines approaching 100 years of age and yields of 8hl/ha taken from four separate tries. It is fermented and aged in oak and is utterly spectacular. 90% Mourvèdre, this hand-picked gem undergoes a long fermentation process with pigeage, followed by 12 months aging in barrels and is bottled with no fining or filtration.
Lovely aromas of ground cassia and raspberries give way to a medium to full-bodied palate loaded with complex briary fruit, intense tannins and a long, richly textured finish. The density and ripeness of the intoxicating fruit flavours is truly remarkable, whilst a pleasant mineral line offers a welcome freshness and levity. Whilst delightful now, it promises to evolve gracefully over the coming 5-10 years, possibly longer.
At a Glance
La Bolida comes from Diane’s oldest vineyard with vines approaching 100 years of age and yields of 8hl/ha taken from four separate tries. It is fermented and aged in oak and is utterly spectacular. 90% Mourvèdre, this hand-picked gem undergoes a long fermentation process with pigeage, followed by 12 months aging in barrels and is bottled with no fining or filtration.
Lovely aromas of ground cassia and raspberries give way to a medium to full-bodied palate loaded with complex briary fruit, intense tannins and a long, richly textured finish. The density and ripeness of the intoxicating fruit flavours is truly remarkable, whilst a pleasant mineral line offers a welcome freshness and levity. Whilst delightful now, it promises to evolve gracefully over the coming 5-10 years, possibly longer.
