Gourgonnier Rose 2008

Posted on July 27, 2009 by RJ

Mas de Gourgonnier, Les Baux de Provence, Rose 2008 The fruit is evolving away from freshness as this wine seems to be aging prematurely. The mouth is quite gripping – a disappointment. Bottled with a synthetic cork; perhaps the seal was less than adequate?  This estate is noteworthy for farming organically before many jumped on board and many of its red wines have been delicious.  The 2008 rose is made from Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignane and Mourvedre. The color was obtained by a saignee for 8-12 hours. Mis par Mme. Nicolas Cartier et ses fils Lue et Lucienne Cartier, proprietaires et recoltants a Mouries 12.5% $16.49 at Bottle Barn Gourgonnier

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Ray Johnson is the Executive Director of the Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University. He writes about food and wine, his travels and the business of wine. He makes his home in Sonoma County, California.
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2 Responses to Gourgonnier Rose 2008

  1. suzanne Welch says:
    November 16, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    Hu,

    Purchased a wine at Bottle Barn that I am trying to see if I can purchase more.
    Distributed by North Berkeley Wine.
    Label:
    Les Baux de Provence
    mas de gourgonnier
    2010
    Mis en Bouteille au Mas
    Mme Nicolas Cartier er ses fils Proprietaires Recoltants 13890 Mouries
    Any idea where I might find some?
    Thanks,
    Suzanne

  2. Ray says:
    January 17, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    Hi Suzanne,

    They regularly have it at Bottle Barn so ask for it there; if not North Berkeley has a retail shop as well.
    Best, Ray

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