Maison Johanès Boubée 'Les Baradaux' Corbières 2022
Primary flavours

Cherry

Raspberry

Clove

Herbs

Liquorice

Spice
Details
Corbières is located in the heart of the Languedoc and is one of the most well known regions for Grenache blends outside of the Rhone Valley. This wine has a lovely depth of character with deep raspberries and cherry notes offset by liquorice and spice and moderate tannins.
Origin: Southern Rhône, France. Mainly Grown In Southern France, South Australia, west coast USA. Key Facts: GSM could stand for a lot of things — trust us we checked urban dictionary — but when it comes to the vocabulary of wine lovers like yourself, it only means one thing: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre. It's a blend of three grapes that have a long history of getting together and bringing their own unique grape traits to the party — like old school mates. Grenache is known to contribute loads of spice and candied red fruit flavours. Syrah brings structure and dark fruit flavours, and Mourvèdre finishes the blend with an earthy, sometimes meaty character and tannin. The final wine is a balance of the best parts of all three, which usually means it's medium-bodied, deliciously thirst-quenching and spice, with no shortage of charm. Fun Fact: A Pope (Clement V in case you're the curious type) loved this blend so much that the most iconic GSM making region is called Châteauneuf-du-Pape, which means "The Pope's New Castle". You better believe there was a lot of GSM flowing here.
Origin: Southern Rhône, France. Mainly Grown In Southern France, South Australia, west coast USA. Key Facts: GSM could stand for a lot of things — trust us we checked urban dictionary — but when it comes to the vocabulary of wine lovers like yourself, it only means one thing: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre. It's a blend of three grapes that have a long history of getting together and bringing their own unique grape traits to the party — like old school mates. Grenache is known to contribute loads of spice and candied red fruit flavours. Syrah brings structure and dark fruit flavours, and Mourvèdre finishes the blend with an earthy, sometimes meaty character and tannin. The final wine is a balance of the best parts of all three, which usually means it's medium-bodied, deliciously thirst-quenching and spice, with no shortage of charm. Fun Fact: A Pope (Clement V in case you're the curious type) loved this blend so much that the most iconic GSM making region is called Châteauneuf-du-Pape, which means "The Pope's New Castle". You better believe there was a lot of GSM flowing here.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with low acidity, some fruitiness, medium tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Languedoc
country
France
Grape type
Grenache (GSM blend)
Wine Maker
Maison Johanès Boubée
Alcohol
13%
Vintage
2022
Cellar period
1-3 years
Production method
Conventionally Made
Pairing guide
Gorgeously juicy and just on the right side of rustic, this Grenache blend showcases the winemaker’s skill in balancing red varieties to really bring out the best of each grape. It’s a great wine to pair with heartier Mediterranean vegetable dishes - everything from a vegetarian bolognese to a sweet potato moussaka will hit the spot perfectly. Steak dishes, sausage casserole, meat pies, roast eggplant and pumpkin with sage and rosemary, lamb stews and slow-cooked favourites like tagine will also provide truly satisfying results.
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Food

BBQ

Grilled Meat

Hot & Spicy
Tastes

Rich
Moods

Creative

Romantic
Seasons

Autumn
Recipe Matches
Wine region

Languedoc, France
The Languedoc wine region is located in the south of France, in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. It is the largest wine-producing region in France and is known for its wide variety of wine styles, including red, white, rosé, and sparkling. As a younger region, Languedoc has less restrictive wine growing laws making it a virtual oasis for progressive winemakers. As a result, you may find many innovative, even atypical blends in this region, that represent excellent value. Of the numerous varieties available in Languedoc Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, and Viognier are the stand outs. Top producers are known showcasing the unique character of the Languedoc region, including Mas de Daumas Gassac, Château de Saint-Martin, Mas Jullien, and Château d'Angles. Languedoc, watch this space!
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