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Domaine Monplezy
Domaine Monplezy
This estate has been in existence since 1734, and has been in the ownership of the Sutra de Germa family since 1940. Jean Sutra de Germa, a Béziers negociant, began making wines there in 1956. His son Georges took over in 1966 and continued to make the wine until 1995, when the reins were handed to his daughter Anne Sutra de Germa. Anne has been responsible for the winemaking ever since, assisted by her husband Christian Gil.

The estate sits in an enviable position just to the north of Pézenas, with impressive views of the hills of the Haut Languedoc to the north and the Canigou to the south-west and comprises 20 hectares under vine. The soil is composed mainly of clay and limestone and the climate is distinctly Mediterranean. Traditional, sustainable and labour-intensive methods are practiced in the vineyards, coupled with modern, carefully-controlled processes in the winery. The result is a selection of award-winning white, red and rosé wines, from both Vin de Pays and AOC Pézenas denominations.
Domaine Monplezy Plaisirs Interdits 2007 Vin de Pays des Cotes de Thongue
Domaine Monplezy Plaisirs Interdits 2007 table
Vintage
 2007
Region Cotes de Thongue, north of Pézenas
Colour/Style Dry white, medium bodied, aged in new oak for 6 months
Grapes A blend of Marsanne and Roussanne
Alcohol (a.b.v)
 13.5%
Food Fish, shellfish, chicken. Also lovely on its own.
Next day
As good, perhaps even better
Drink Over the next 3 to 5 years
Clear straw/gold colour, with an enticing nose of fresh peaches and grapefruit, flowers and a lick of oak vanillin. Fresh and vibrant on the palate, with great depth of fruit flavours, zingy acidity and a hint of oak tannin. There is some richness, too, but this is much lighter on its feet, without the oiliness sometimes found with wines from the Roussanne variety. This is lovely stuff, great to drink now, but with the potential to age for a few years.

Tasting note by The Wine Gang - March 2009
"The nose has a touch of honey and toasted almond, with a downy, peach skin aromas. On the palate this is medium-bodied and really quite fresh. Although there is good fruit sweetness on the mid-palate, acidity is crisp and the very slightly dilute finish is given a pleasantly creamy edge from the oak. 88/100"
 
Price:  £9.40 (Including: VAT at 15%)

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Domaine Monplezy Cuvée Georges Sutra de Germa Rosé 2007 Coteaux du Languedoc
Domaine Monplezy George Sutra de Germa Rose 2007 table
Vintage
 2007
Region Coteaux du Languedoc, north of Pézenas
Colour/Style Dry rosé, medium bodied
Grapes A blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah
Alcohol (a.b.v)
 13.5%
Food Fish, grilled meats, salads
Next day
As good
Drink Over the next 2 years
Beautiful, bright salmon pink/fuschia colour. Delicate aromas of redcurrant and cherry. Clean, fruity, spicy and well balanced, with loads of creamy, fresh fruit flavours. An elegant and very classy rosé.
 
Price:  £8.50 (Including: VAT at 15%)

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Domaine Monplezy Plaisirs 2007 Coteaux du Languedoc Pézenas
Domaine Monplezy Plaisirs 2007 table
Vintage
 2007
Region Coteaux du Languedoc, Pézenas
Colour/Style Dry red, medium bodied
Grapes A blend of Carignan, Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault
Alcohol (a.b.v)
 13.5%
Food Grilled meats, roasted vegetables
Next day
As good or even better
Drink Over the next 3 to 5 years
Deep purple core leading to a raspberry rim. Youthful and vibrant with aromas of fresh summer fruits, which carry through onto the medium-rich palate, which also offers notes of chocolate and herbs. Fresh and balanced with gentle tannins and juicy acidity. Nice concentration and excellent length, in a wine that is lovely to drink now. Will keep though, as evidenced by how nice it tastes 4 or 5 days after opening!
 
Price:  £9.40 (Including: VAT at 15%)

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Domaine Monplezy Felicité 2005 Vin de Pays des Cotes de Thongue
Domaine Monplezy Felicite 2005 table
Vintage
 2005
Region Cotes de Thongue, north of Pézenas
Colour/Style Dry red, full bodied, aged in oak barrels for 1 year
Grapes 40% Carignan, 50% Grenache, 10% Syrah
Alcohol (a.b.v)
 14.0%
Food Roast beef or lamb, cheese
Next day
As good or even better
Drink Over the next 5 to 8 years
Deep purple core leading to a tiny raspberry rim. The nose displays complex aromas of briary fruits and black cherry, with secondary notes of coffee, leather, tar, spice and forest floor and a nice lick of oak. The palate is rich and spicy and packed full of dark fruit flavours, with firm but fine tannins and excellent acidity. Very long and warming, this is a complex, structured wine, with the stuffing to age for a good 5 to 8 years more. Lovely now, though - and keeps fresh for days after opening.
 
Price:  £13.25 (Including: VAT at 15%)

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Domaine Monplezy Emoción 2005 Vin de Pays des Cotes de Thongue
Domaine Monplezy Emocion 2005 table
Vintage
 2005
Region Cotes de Thongue, north of Pézenas
Colour/Style Dry red, full bodied, aged in oak barrels for 1 year
Grapes 100% Carignan
Alcohol (a.b.v)
 13.5%
Food Fillet steak, rack of lamb, feathered game, cheese
Next day
As good or even better
Drink Over the next 5 to 8 years
Impenetrable deep purple core with a tiny rim. Wonderful aromas of bramble, black cherry, coffee grounds and dark chocolate. Despite the colour, this is remarkably fresh and perfectly balanced in the mouth, with impressive concentration of black fruit and chocolate flavours. It has mouthwatering acidity and remarkably fine tannins. Immensely fruity and savoury, this is very moreish, with just the right weight - very fine wine. Although best enjoyed with food, it is actually very easy to drink on its own. How can I pigeon-hole it? Think of a fine young Claret, add in a dash of Chateauneuf and finish of with a large dose of rich, spicy, garrigue-infused Languedoc terroir. Multi-dimensional and utterly delicious. A fantastic wine.
 
Price:  £17.70 (Including: VAT at 15%)

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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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