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Domaine Sol-Payré

Domaine Sol-Payré

Created by Gustave Payré in 1913, the wines of Domaine Sol-Payré are now made by his grandson, Jean-Claude Sol, ably assisted by his wife Pascale. The estate is situated close to Elne, south-east of Perpignan, and the family moved a few years ago from their house in the town to a fine new house and purpose-built winery set in the heart of the vineyards. Many of the vines here date back to when the domaine was created, and yields range from 40 hl/ha down to as little as 32 hl/ha. The wines of Sol-Payré are deservedly very highly rated in the Guide Hachette, the French wine-buyer's "bible". The Tradition and Ivresse de Sens cuvées bear a similarity to the wines of nearby Spain (we are definitely in Catalan country, here), whilst the special cuvées of Imo Pectore, Ater and Scelerata are harder to pigeon-hole, with big, bold fruit flavours and great concentration.

The wines are all from Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre and Carignan, with different percentages used for the different wines. Syrah definitely dominates in the Tradition and Ivresse de Sens and also the Ater, whereas Imo Pectore is a brilliant example of what can be done with Carignan, plus Mourvedre and Syrah. Although careful oak-ageing is used for some of the cuvées (with the exception of the "Tradition") the fruit is definitely the dominant force in these superb wines! They also make a Muscat de Rivesaltes, which is luscious and grapey, with sweet, exotic fruit flavours and lovely orange peel and lemon acidity. A super pudding wine, which keeps for ages, once opened. Although the Côtes du Roussillon appellation does not have quite the same reputation and kudos as Côtes du Roussillon Villages, the wines deserve to be better known, for they have a style quite unlike the wines of anywhere else in France. Try some, and you will see what we mean.

Domaine Sol-Payre Cuvée Tradition 2006 - Cotes du Roussillon
Domaine Sol-Payré Tradition 2007 table

Vintage	2006
Region	Cotes du Roussillon, Elne, west of Perpignan
Colour/Style	Dry red - full bodied.
Grapes	50% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 30% Carignan
Alcohol (a.b.v)	13.0%
Food	Roast beef or lamb, roast vegetable dishes, cheese, pasta
Next day	Better still
Drink	Excellent now, or keep for 2 or 3 years
A medium-dark ruby core, fading gently to a watery rim. Cheaper than the Cuvée Athar and unoaked, this is a more traditional style, just as its label suggests. The wine has lovely red fruits flavours and lip-smacking acidity, but the tannins are a little firm on the palate. But try it with a leg of lamb and you may be surprised. Tasting note by The Wine Gang - December 2009 "Cheaper than the Cuvée Ater and unoaked, this is a more traditional style, just as its label suggests. The wine has lovely red fruits flavours and lip-smacking acidity, but the tannins are a little firm on the palate. But try it with a leg of lamb and you may be surprised. 87/100"

Price: £8.75 (Including: VAT at 17.5%)

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Domaine Sol-Payré Ivresse de Sens 2006 - Cotes du Roussillon
Domaine Sol-Payré Ivresse de Sens 2005 table

Vintage	2005	Image to follow
Region	Cotes du Roussillon, Elne, west of Perpignan
Colour/Style	Dry red - full bodied. Aged in oak barrels for 1 year.
Grapes	50% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 30% Carignan
Alcohol (a.b.v)	13.0%
Food	Roast beef or lamb, roast vegetable dishes, cheese, pasta
Next day	Better still
Drink	Superb now, or keep for up to 3 years
Medium purple robe, with a ruby red rim. What a nose! Bramble, cherry and orange peel aromas fairly leap out of the glass, along with notes of tobacco, spice, herbs and sous-bois. Seriously juicy on the palate, with a core of rich fruit flavours complimented by beautifully judged acidity and silky tannins. The flavours are multi-layered, with the black and red fruit flavours augmented by tangy orange peel and cranberry. Superb length - and a superb wine for the money. Tasting note by The Wine Gang - March 2009 "This has a bold, deep colour and soaring nose of cassis and kirsch, with a great promise of richness and depth. The palate does not disappoint, with a striking, sweet core of black fruit, the mid-palate flooded with a creamy weight of fruit and supple, chocolatey tannins adding more texture. But it is fresh, with good acidity and a balanced, long finish. Lovely. 91/100"

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Domaine Sol-Payre Imo Pectore - du Fond du Coeur 2005 - Cotes du Roussillon
Domaine Sol-Payré Imo Pectore 2005 table

Vintage	2005
Region	Cotes du Roussillon, Elne, west of Perpignan
Colour/Style	Dry red - full bodied.
Grapes	Mourvedre, Syrah and old vine Carignan - aged in oak
Alcohol (a.b.v)	14.0%
Food	Grilled or roast meats, game, roasted vegetables
Next day	As good, or even better
Drink	Can be drunk now, or age for a further 5 years +
Dark purple colour, with a lovely nose of bramble fruits and toasty oak. Flavours of bramble, raspberry and plum, with hints of liquorice and herbs. The tannins are rich and velvety, giving an impression of lushness and ripeness, without being at all overpowering. Great acidity and superb balance. Restrained power and elegance are the watchwords, with a nod to the new world, whilst still full of Roussillon terroir. Another lovely wine from this hugely reliable estate. Tasting note by The Wine Gang - March 2009 "This has a beautiful fragrance, with pencil shaving and sandalwood swirling through bold cherry and blackberry fruit. On the palate it has a quiet authority, with firm, spicy tannins and clear acidity supporting a weight of plump, sweet, intense fruit that has a bit of Agen prune and liquorice depth. No hurry to drink this either. 92/100" Now sold out - new vintage arriving April 2010.

Price: £12.75 (Including: VAT at 17.5%)

Domaine Sol-Payre Ater Noir 2005 - Cotes du Roussillon
Domaine Sol-Payré Ater 2005 table

Vintage	2005
Region	Cotes du Roussillon, Elne, west of Perpignan
Colour/Style	Dry red - full bodied.
Grapes	Syrah, Grenache and Carignan
Alcohol (a.b.v)	14.0%
Food	Beef, lamb, game in rich sauces
Next day	As good
Drink	Drinking well now, but will improve for 5 to 8 years
A lovely blood red colour, leading to a deep amber rim. A hugely expressive nose, combining rich, bramble and plum aromas with notes of meat, tar, undergrowth and eau de vie. The palate displays a combination of rich, brambly fruit, chocolate and soft, velvety tannins, wrapped around a core of orange-tinged acidity. There is a savoury, meaty quality, too, which adds interest and complexity - an almost Chateauneuf-like quality. Although quite young, this is drinking beautifully now, bu thas the capacity to age and improve for a few years yet. This is one of this estate's top wines - and beautifully crafted it is. A gold medal winner at the 2007 Concours Genéral in Paris. Tasting note by The Wine Gang - December 2009 "Rarely for a wine from the Roussillon, this is dominated by Syrah (with 25% Grenache and Carignan). It has some of the smokiness of examples from the Languedoc to the north, but there's also an elegance that is typical of the region's best reds. Fresh acidity combines with spicy, herbal, blackberry and black cherry fruit, with stylishly integrated oak. 91/100"

Price: £12.75 (Including: VAT at 17.5%)

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