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Domaine Mas de Lavail
Domaine Mas de Lavail
Winemaker Nicolas Batlle in the tasting room at Mas de Lavail Nicolas Batlle is a young winemaker with a great future ahead of him. He and his father left the co-operative in the village of Maury to create this new domaine a few kilometres outside the village. Although they created a new domaine, the vines they inherited with the property are very old and, coupled with the superb terroir of this region, make for wines of huge concentration and flavour. Yet the skills of Mr. Batlle as a winemaker ensure that they also possess wonderful character and finesse.
This region, known as the Fenouillèdes, is just about the most “happening” wine region in the world right now and, with many local vineyards being snapped up by renowned producers from Bordeaux and other classic regions, its reputation is on the up, as are (in many cases) the prices! But Mr. Batlle, being one of the “local” winemakers, yet to confirm his reputation amongst the big boys, charges extremely fair prices for his wines. How long they will remain such remains to be seen, as he is definitely a star of the future and his wines are already very highly-rated in the Guide Hachette. Jancis Robinson and Tom Cannavan have also given some super reviews of these wines. So now is the time to snap them up! Mas de Lavail vines, with the Corbieres hills and Chateau de Quéribus in the background

Average yields on the domaine are 30 hl/ha, and the levels of fruit and concentration in all of the wines is simply remarkable. The reds are made from Syrah, Grenache and Carignan. The Côtes du Roussillon Villages Tradition is aged in vat, whilst La Desirade receives 12 months in oak. So does the "Ego", which, being made from 100% Grenache, qualifies only as a Vin de Pays – but what an amazing wine! The oak-matured white, Le Sud, comprises 50% each of Grenache Blanc and Grenache Gris, and is a cracking example of the type of full-bodied, yet elegant white wine that can be made in this region. Mas de Lavail really is a domaine to watch and we are extremely proud to be the first (and currently only) U.K importer of these fabulous wines.
Domaine Mas de Lavail Ballade 2005 - Vin de Pays des Cotes Catalanes
Domaine Mas de Lavail Ballade 2005 table
Vintage
 2005
 Mas de Lavail Ballade 2004
Region Fenouilledes, north-west of Perpignan
Colour/Style Dry red - medium/full bodied.
Grapes A blend of very old Carignan and Grenache
Alcohol (a.b.v)
 14.0%
Food Beef, lamb, rich casseroles
Next day
Even better
Drink Excellent now, but will improve for 2 or 3 years
A nose of blackcurrants, cherries and mulberries, with a hint of tar and eau de vie - rather like a good Cotes du Rhone, with bags of concentrated black, tarry fruit flavours and cherry acidity and a nice dollop of rustic tannins. Excellent value.
Now sold out - 2006 vintage arriving early 2010.
 
Price:  £8.50 (Including: VAT at 17.5%)
Domaine Mas de Lavail Cuvée Tradition 2004 - Cotes du Roussillon Villages
Domaine Mas de Lavail Tradition 2004 Table
Vintage
 2004
 Mas de Lavail Tradition 2003
Region Cotes du Roussillon Villages, Maury, west of Perpignan
Colour/Style Dry red - full bodied.
Grapes 40% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 40% Carignan, all 50 years+
Alcohol (a.b.v)
 14.0%
Food Grilled meats and vegetables, poultry, cheese
Next day
Better still - a wine to age and improve
Drink Excellent now, or keep for up to 5 years
Another superb vintage of one of our best-selling wines. Full bodied, complex and concentrated, with succulent flavours of stewed plums, bramble and liquorice, together with a savoury notes, nice tannic structure and lovely acidity. Perfect to drink now, but with enough stuffing to age for a few years.
Now sold out. 2007 vintage coming shortly.
 
Price:  £9.49 (Including: VAT at 17.5%)
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Minimum order value, delivery charges and times
The minimum order value is £50 (plus the delivery charge). You may of course choose a mix of any wines in our range. Orders between £50 and £175: delivery charge is £6. Orders over £175: delivery is free! (If your order is over £175, please remember to change the delivery charge in checkout to £0.00). Please note: Delivery to non-mainland addresses (Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, etc.) is usually possible, but may not be on a next-working-day basis. It is also more expensive than delivery to mainland addresses, so will be charged at cost (for orders under £175) but with a small discount for orders over £175 - please call us for a quote.
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