2011 Domaine La Mereuille Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Baptaurelle Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note
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2011
Domaine La Mereuille La Baptaurelle (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
5 spice, blackberry and red plum on the nose. The palate enjoys soft, silky textures and a polished, accessible finish. From 100% Grenache, the wine reached 14.5% ABV. 1,404 Views Tasted Aug 26, 2014 |
When to Drink Domaine La Mereuille, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Domaine La Mereuille can be enjoyed on the young side. Young vintages can be popped and poured, or decanted for about 1 hour, give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Domaine La Mereuille is usually better with 2-3 years of bottle age. Of course that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages the wine should be consumed within 3-10 years after the vintage
Serving Domaine La Mereuille with Wine, Food Pairing Tips
Domaine La Mereuille is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Domaine La Mereuille is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, sausage and cassoulet. Domaine La Mereuille is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms pasta, eggplant and tomatoes.
The white wine of Domaine La Mereuille is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.