THE REDS
■ (…) Domaine de Rimauresq; the terroir
signals reds which have charm, depth and elegance.
(Elle à Table –
Juillet/Août 2004)
■ R Red 2001 *** (Outstanding wine) (…)
The Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon in equal measure has
given birth to a wine of a deep ruby colour whose nose is
rich and intense, mixed with liquorice, spices and fruit.
Strong and harmonious the mouthfeel reveals a depth of
oakand a finish of great length, resulting from a good
vinification and ageing. A wine that should be cellared
for at least two years from release prior to drinking. It
should be decanted and drunk with a dish of red meat, or
game or a fillet.
(Guide Hachette 2004)
■ R Red 2001 (…) the R Cuvée is the
masterpiece of this domaine. Deep and fine, it develops a
beautiful fruity character and a personality which
confirms this
(Les Meilleurs Vins de Mediterranée R.V.F no
173)
REDS AND ROSÉS
■ (…)Cabernet Sauvignon is the principal
variety for the reds, for the Rosés the Tibouren
variety is responsible for their elegance. The effort and
work in the vineyard can be clearly seen. It is for this
reason that the Rimauresq wines are among the best in
France
(Wein + Markt Compact – Avril 2004)
■(…)This fine 36-ha Scottish-owned
property is notable for making some of the best examples
of rosé in the Côtes de Provence. They are
fine and pure with subtle, elegant red berry fruit and
like all the wines here have a persistent mineral
character which lends a tight, firm structure. This is
particularly notable in the reds.
The Cuvée R. Rosé is produced from older
plantings of Cinsault, Grenache and Mourvèdre,
which gives it extra depth and that piercing mineral and
red berry fruit intensity. Both the reds are firmly
structured with a herb spice character, the Cuvée
R. being fuller and deeper but with a background touch of
austerity in its youth. Give it five years or so to
soften.
( Wine behind the label 2005 edition )
ESTATE WHITE 2004
■Floral nose, with cut grass, and an elegant
freshness. An expressive mouthfeel, very fruity. A
Success.
( La Revue de Vin de France, June 2005 )
■Consisting of 90% Rolle (Vermentino) and the
balance of Ugni Blanc, it is clearly from minerally soils.
The wine has citrus fruit aromas as well as notes of
passion fruit, banana and mango.
( Weinwelt - 5/2005 Aug./Sept .)
ESTATE ROSÉ 2004
■Note 87/100
Pale rosécolour, almost salmon like. Floral
notes on the nose, with hints of red fruits. Tendermouth
feel. A well made rosé for aperitif, starters or
equally with fish.
( Commentaires Gilbert & Gaillard 2005 )
*** Quite austere, with some citrus and apple. Full
bodied; good structure and length. A food wine.
( Decanter magazine, août 2005 )
ROSER. 2004
■ Note 15/20
An elegant rose (citrus fruits) and a strong
minerality; very judicious and harmonious.
( Weinwirtschaft – 11/2005 –
Mai 2005 )
