The
results of Parker’s tasting of over 1,000 wines from Languedoc-Roussillon are
out and I am over the moon! A really big thank you to Jeb Dunnock!
Robert Parker review of Domaine Jones range
Source: eRobertParker.com
#224
Reviewer:
Jeb Dunnock, Published Apr 2016
Article: France, Languedoc: New Releases from France's Best Kept Secret
/ Roussillon 2013’s and ‘14’s
2013 Domaine Jones La Perle Rare Syrah 93 points
Vin de
France, Languedoc Roussillon, France
Possibly the greatest wine I’ve
tasted from Katie, the 2013 Vin de France La Perle Rare Syrah is made from old
vine Syrah and brought up in barrel. Full-bodied, rich, concentrated and
structured, it has plenty of oak in its crème de cassis, jammy blackberry,
toasted bread, and bloody meat-like aromas and flavors. I love the fruit here,
and it will be better with 2-3 years of cellaring and keep through 2025.
2014 Domaine Jones Les Perles Syrah Vieilles Vignes 92 points
Vin de
France, Languedoc Roussillon, France
The 2014 Syrah Vieilles Vignes (100%
Syrah) reveals a healthy ruby/purple color as well as tons of minerality, dark
fruit, medium to full-bodied richness and fine tannin. It shows more and more
structure with time in the glass and is a serious Syrah that will keep for a
decade.
2014 Domaine Jones La Perle Rare Grenache Gris 91 points
Vin de
France, Languedoc Roussillon, France
My favorite of the whites is the 2014
La Perle Rare Grenache Gris and this medium gold-colored beauty offers fabulous
white currants, white flowers, apple blossom and hints of brioche in its
medium-bodied, pure, classy personality. It will be versatile on the dinner
table and drink nicely for 2-3 years, possibly longer.
2014 Domaine Jones Les Perles Macabeu Vieilles Vignes 90 points
Vin de
France, Languedoc Roussillon, France
More exotic than the Carignan Gris,
with lots of lime, crisp peach, mint and that ever-present kiss of minerality,
the 2014 Macabeu Vieilles Vignes is medium-bodied, refreshing and downright
impossible to resist. It’s perfect to start a meal with over the coming year.
2014 Domaine Jones Fitou 89 points
Fitou,
Languedoc Roussillon, France
Domaine Jones 2014 Fitou is a beautiful, ripe, textured,
medium-bodied blend of 40% Carignan, 30% Syrah and 30% Grenache that comes from
a selection of 20 different vineyards in the tiny appellation of Fitou.
Blackberries, crushed flowers and light minerality all emerge from this well
made 2014 that will offer tons of pleasure over the coming 5-6 years.
2014 Domaine Jones Fitou La Gare 89 points
Fitou,
Languedoc Roussillon, France
In the same qualitative ballpark as
the straight Fitou, the 2014 Fitou La Gare offers lots of plums, violets, white
pepper and earth in a medium-bodied, fresh, lively, deliciously forward style.
Made from 35% Carignan, 30% Syrah and 30% Grenache, it’s a no brainer to enjoy
over the coming 5-6 years.
2013 Domaine Jones Les Perles Carignan Vieilles Vignes 89 points
Languedoc
Roussillon, France
The vibrant, juicy, berry and
plum-scented 2013 Carignan Vieilles Vignes is medium-bodied, clean, fresh and
certainly well made. It has plenty of Carignan character and will drink nicely
for 3-5 years.
2014 Domaine Jones Carignan Gris Vieilles Vignes 89 points
Languedoc
Roussillon, France
Jones’ 2014 Carignan Gris Vieilles
Vignes is a classy, medium-bodied and elegant white that offers textbook notes
of citrus blossom, spice, honeysuckle and a touch of minerality. It drops off
on the finish, but is still a beautiful drink.
2014 Domaine Jones Côtes Catalanes Grenache Gris 89 points
IGP Cotes Catalanes, Languedoc
Roussillon, France
The 2014 IGP Cotes Catalanes Grenache Gris is a rock solid white
that offers beautiful minerality, citrus peel and white flower characteristics
in a medium-bodied, racy style. Finishing clean and dry, it’s a perfect food
wine and will drink nicely for at least 2-3 years.
2014 Domaine. Jones IGP Cotes
Catalanes Grenache 87 points
IGP Cotes Catalanes, Languedoc
Roussillon, France
The 2014 IGP Cotes Catalanes Grenache from Domaine Jones is a
juicy, forward, easy-drinking effort that has lots of pretty berry and
strawberry fruits, medium-bodied richness, and a peppery, clean, classy finish.
It’s a good value and ideal for drinking over the coming 3-4 years.
Located in Fitou, Domaine Jones makes a bevy of impeccably made, charming, balanced wines that are more than reasonably priced.
Located in Fitou, Domaine Jones makes a bevy of impeccably made, charming, balanced wines that are more than reasonably priced.
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