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Past its peak2008 – 2016

Roche Mazet

Cuvée Spéciale

2005

Vin de Pays d'Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon
Merlot

This mature Merlot has softened significantly, losing its primary youthful intensity in favor of tertiary notes; serve now to enjoy its silkiness.

12.5 %Alcohol
75 mlCapacity
RougeColor
FranceCountry

Import date: 28 October 2026

Tasting profile

Tannins

3/5

Body

3/5

Acidity

3/5

Sweetness

1/5

A medium-bodied Merlot with smooth, resolved tannins and a balanced acidity that frames the ripe fruit profile elegantly.

Main aromas

Ripe plum
Blackberry jam
Subtle hints of cocoa
Dried herbs

Food pairings

Peak and aging

Today

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Ideal drinking window

Ageing potential

Maturity window is over (after 2016): this wine is now in decline.

Serving advice

Temperature

16°C

Indicative serving range; adjust based on your cellar and occasion.

Decanting

No decanting needed

This wine can be served on opening; prolonged aeration adds little benefit.

The estate

Roche Mazet

Roche Mazet has long been a benchmark for accessibility and consistency in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. This 2005 vintage represents a period when the estate focused on capturing the pure, fruit-forward expression of the Merlot grape under the sun-drenched Mediterranean climate. The grapes were harvested with careful attention to maturity, reflecting the typical Vin de Pays d'Oc philosophy of producing expressive, easy-drinking wines that bridge the gap between traditional French viticulture and contemporary consumer tastes.

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