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Cave de Castelmaure
Pompadour Rouge, 2020

 

Corbières

€23.50

750ml Bottle

A deep, dark and profound wine, reflecting the sun and the sun-baked schist Corbières soils. Full-bodied and broad-shouldered, with glorious notes of dark plum, sweet spices and star anise. Rich, supple and smooth.

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Quick Facts
Winemaker (s)
Antoine Robert
Domaine
Cave de Castelmaure
Vintage
2020
Type
Red Wine
Grape (s)
50% Grenache
50% Syrah
Country
France
Region
Languedoc
Appellation
Corbières
Alcohol
14.5%
Bottle Size
750ml Bottle
Closure Type
Natural Cork
Food Pairing
Red Meat
Vegan
Vegan
Imported directly
Yes
Winemaker

Producer's Profile

Antoine Robert

Cave de Castelmaure

Antoine Robert has recently replaced Bernard Pueyo, who had been the winemaker at Castelmaure for the past 35 years, and who demonstrated the potential of Corbières to make fine wines. Robert will no doubt carry on to continue to produce ‘good wine for everyone and with everyone’.

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Region

Cave de Castelmaure

The Corbières area is situated south east of Carcassonne and its landscape is a dramatic geological chaos of mountains and valleys, an area which used to be known for rustic red wines. These days, it’s one of the most promising regions of the Languedoc.
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