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Château la Casenove

Château la Casenove, situated just outside the village of Trouillas, is run by Etienne Montès. Etienne was a photographer by trade, but took full control of the families vines in 1994, and has since enjoyed success, no doubt bolstered by oenological advice from consultant Jean Luc Colombo. The varieties planted are a mix of traditional Languedoc-Roussillon (Maccabeu, Carignan, Grenache) with some Catalan influences (Muscat, Malvoisie) and some improving varieties (Syrah and Mourvèdre), the latter being planted in 1967 by Etienne's father Jacques, the first in the region to do so. Another recent addition is some Roussanne.

The white is sold as Vin de Pays Catalan, like Domaine Vaquer, and is a blend of Maccabeu and Malvoisie. There is also a rosé, and a red vin de pays. There are a number of appellation reds but the two most notable are the Côtes du Roussillon La Garrigue, a blend of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah, and the Cuvée du Commandant François Jaubert, a Syrah cuvée named after Etienne's great uncle. (30/11/04)

Contact details:
Address: 66300 Trouillas
Telephone: +33 (0) 4 68 21 66 33
Fax: +33 (0) 4 68 21 77 81

Château la Casenove - Tasting Notes

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Château la Casenove Côtes du Roussillon 'La Garrigue' 2000: Dark, pure, red-black hue. Good nose, of dark fruits, and a little touch of rubber, and an appealing low level of Brett. Sweetly textured, integrated and almost seamless on entry. Moderate acidity helps to foster the sweet and creamy mouthfeel. There is a little grip though, and brawny-Bretty fruit, as well as some sweet ripe tannins which show well in the finish. I like this very much indeed as I don't have a problem with a little Brett. Very good. 16/20 (November 2004)