Description
Domaine les Yeuses
This Spring we revisited the Domaine les Yeuses, which has 80 hectares of vineyard with vines in chalky/clay soil, running down to the sandy beaches of the Bassin de Thau. The grapes ripen to perfection in this idyllic Mediterranean environment. The close proximity to fresh sea breezes enhances the fruit and adds freshness to the wines.
Over the years the Dardé family have planted an eclectic mix of varieties, which with increasing age are producing wines of substance and complexity. For this offer we have chosen to highlight the Cabernets, Grenache, Syrah and an exciting new hybrid variety Marselan.
Unshackled from strict appellation laws, they have been able to create some truly inspired blends from their vibrant palate of noble grape varieties. These wines are classified as vins de pays, but display tremendous individuality and quality for the price.
A Mixed Half Dozen contains 2 bottles of each of –
Domaine les Yeuses, Syrah Les Épices 2023
IGP d’Oc
This beautiful Syrah is vinified in stainless steel of which 40% is aged in oak barrels before they are blended. It is deep in colour with a nose of violets and spice, reminiscent of a Syrah from Crozes-Hermitage in the northern Rhône. In the mouth it is silky, with peppery raspberry fruit and traces of vanilla, leather and coffee and great length.
A multiple award-winner over the years, it cries out for beef or a leg of lamb. This punches well above its weight. Sells elsewhere for £14.95!
Domaine les Yeuses, L’Allée d’Oliviers 2023
IGP d’Oc
This is a blend from old vines of 70% Cabernet Franc and 30% Merlot – the sort of blend found in Saint Emilion. The Merlot is aged for 15 months in oak barrels, the Cabernet Franc in stainless steel. They are then blended and bottled after three months.
Deep in colour it has a gentle herbaceous nose. On the palate it is bursting with concentrated plummy fruit with hints of figs, prunes and liquorice, finishing with gentle tannins and good length. A perfect match for duck breast or a fillet steak.
Domaine les Yeuses, Ô d’Yeuses Rouge 2023
IGP d’Oc
This groundbreaking wine is made from 90% Marselan and 10% Cabernet Franc. Marselan is a hybrid of Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache, designed to cope better with the intense heat of global warming. Half the wine is aged in cuve and half is aged in oak barrels before being blended.
Deep in colour, it has a lovely nose of violets, with hints of menthol and truffles. On the palate it is full of blackcurrant and raspberry fruit with a touch of chocolate. It’s supported by soft tannins and has great length.
