Coume del Mas Ad Astra Cairns
Coume del Mas Ad Astra Cairns
Price: 48,00€
DESCRIPTION
Astra Cairns is Coume del Mas's non-vintage cuvée. The Grenache Noir comes from plots by the sea in Collioure, and each year undergoes extended barrel aging before blending. The 2022, sunny, provides the fruit. The 2023 brings structure. The 2021 offers finesse and freshness.
The nose opens on ripe black fruits, sweet spices and a touch of garrigue. The palate is full and round, with tannins softened by the barrel. The finish remains long and fresh, with a saline note that recalls the nearby sea.
At the table, it pairs with herb-roasted lamb, daube, grilled duck breast or a platter of aged cheeses. It also holds its own with spicy cuisine, a tajine or a dish with peppers.
REGION
Collioure
France
Between sea and mountain, the vines of Banyuls, an AOC since 1936, cling to schist slopes that plunge down to the Mediterranean. This spectacular setting, bathed in sun and wind, shapes generous, intense vins doux naturels. The appellation mainly produces reds from Grenache Noir, completed by Grenache Gris and Blanc, as well as amber, tawny and rosé versions.
Banyuls comes in several styles. Banyuls Rimage, made and aged away from air, shows all the freshness of the fruit, with aromas of cherry, blackberry or blackcurrant, sometimes with a touch of chocolate. Approachable young, it shines with dark chocolate, fruit desserts and some blue cheeses. By contrast, Banyuls Traditionnel and Grand Cru go through long oxidative ageing in cask or glass demijohn, developing complex notes of walnut, coffee, spice and rancio. The Grands Crus, from old vines and aged for at least 30 months, stand out for their depth and great ageing potential.
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A seaside Grenache, powerful but never heavy.