Chateau de l’Ou Compartir Rouge 2020
Severine Bourrier, together with her husband Philippe own and operate the Chateau de l’Ou in France’s Rousillon region. Named “L’Ou” or “egg” due to the oval shape of the property, this little Chateau and it’s owners have pushed forward both the reputation and quality of biodynamic winemaking in the region. Severine studied viticulture in Bordeaux, but moved to the Roussillon after meeting her husband Philippe at a wine fair. She makes wines of incredible complexity masked by a friendly and easy-drinking exterior. If you’re really looking to drink well-crafted, top notch wine at a bargain, Severine’s wines are the way to go. *Organic*
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Varietal Composition | 60% Grenache, 20% Carignan, 20% Syrah |
| Appellation | Cotes du Roussillon |
| Designation | AOP |
| Alcohol | 16.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Country of Origin | FRANCE |
| State of Origin | N/A |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
94 Jeb Dunnuck
"Based on Grenache, Carignan, and Syrah, the 2020 Côtes Du Roussillon Villages Compartir is another deep purple-hued release from this château revealing a great nose of both cassis and darker berry-like fruit as well as spice, peppery herbs, chalky mineral, and licorice. This big, rich, heady effort has full-bodied richness, a supple, layered texture, fabulous purity of fruit, and a great finish. Drink bottles over the coming 4-6 years or so."
Jancis Robinson
"Certified organic (Ecocert and AB). Compartir means to share. Mostly Grenache Noir with some Carignan and Syrah. Partly vinifed in concrete and part in 500-litre open barrels for six weeks. Aged separately, blended at end.
Chocolate and cherries. Amazingly sweet fruit – a huge hug of a wine singing its heart out. But there is also graphite, the sensation of a pencil drawing a long line. Like the sketch and etch of a tree against a winter sky but with the red gleam of a Christmas-tree bauble bringing glow and curves and gleam. 17.5/20 points. (TC)"
