Olivier Coste, Mourvèdre ‘Illégal’, 6x75cl

🍷 Olivier Coste, Mourvèdre ‘Illégal’
Country: France | Region: Languedoc-Roussillon | Appellation: Vin de France | Style: Red Wine
Grape Variety: Mourvèdre
Producer: Olivier Coste

🌟 A fresh and approachable Mourvèdre with juicy fruit, gentle spice, and a beautifully easy charm.

👁 In the Glass:
Deep ruby with purple highlights — vibrant, youthful, and inviting.

👃 On the Nose:
Generous and aromatic, offering enticing notes of blackberry, blackcurrant, and ripe plum, layered with hints of black pepper, soft spice, and a whisper of earthy warmth.

👅 On the Palate:
Medium-bodied and smooth, featuring a bright core of dark berry fruits balanced by fresh acidity and silky tannins. The palate is supple and juicy, unfolding into a long, fruit-driven finish with subtle echoes of spice and peppery freshness.

🍽️ Food Pairing:
Perfect with grilled lamb chops, charred vegetables, beef burgers, or mature cheeses — a flexible red for casual meals and lively gatherings.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
Best enjoyed young and vibrant within 3–5 years, to savour its lively fruit and supple texture.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
Olivier Coste’s Mourvèdre ‘Illégal’ is a modern, fruit-forward take on a classic southern grape, offering bright, juicy flavours, subtle spice, and effortless drinkability. It’s a red that feels playful yet polished — perfect for everyday enjoyment and relaxed occasions.