2009 Domaine Julien Masquin Châteauneuf-du-Pape Montplaisir Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note
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Domaine Julien Masquin Montplaisir (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
This is really coming on strong. the debut release from this estate serves up a plush, ripe, peppery, herb filled blend with loads of sweet, spicy, black raspberries, kirsch liqueur and garrigue. The wine was made from a blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 15% Mourvedre. 1,657 Views Tasted Oct 22, 2015 |
When to Drink Domaine Julien Masquin, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Domaine Julien Masquin 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 Julien Masquin is usually better with 2-4 years of bottle age. Of course that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages the wine should be consumed within 4-12 years after the vintage.
Serving Domaine Julien Masquin with Wine, Food Pairing Tips
Domaine Julien Masquin is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Domaine Julien Masquin is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, sausage, barbecue and cassoulet. Domaine Julien Masquin is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms pasta, eggplant, cheese and tomatoes.
The white wine of Domaine Julien Masquin is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.