Mourvèdre – Matt Walls Wine Blog

Olivier et Lafond

Matt — Sat, 29 Dec 2018 09:58:25 +0000

A little Cinsault in the blend here too, all destemmed. Gentle, detailed berry fruits. Only medium-bodied, lovely sense of freshness, with a tight tannic frame and good sense of tension. Not terribly concentrated but well-handled for the vintage. Early drinking, with much pleasure. No overt oak – no oak apparent. Alcohol just a little raised, but very drinkable nonetheless.

Olivier et Lafond

Matt — Sat, 29 Dec 2018 09:53:14 +0000

A blend of 5 different varieties originating from 5 different terroirs and two different vintages, mostly very old vines. Deeply coloured. Deep black cherry scents, dense and fresh. Full-bodied, intense concentration and good freshness, tight tannins, well balanced. Good length of fruit, very black cherry on the palate too. Would put it in Lirac, or perhaps Vacqueyras – between the two in style, with a hint of Ventoux. Good structure.

Olivier et Lafond

Matt — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 15:56:50 +0000

Five-year-old négociant business, a partnership between two winemaking consultants. Medium-bodied, with fairly intense acidity, well tapered, with warming alcohol on the finish. Fine, soft tannins – a little loose in structure. Good intensity, but a little heavy – alcohol a little too high for comfort. Elegant, but not the most complex.