Michel Gassier Lou Coucardie Rouge 2014

Michel Gassier Lou Coucardie Rouge 2014

Lou Courcardié is the champion bull of the Course Camarguaise, the ancient sport of man against bull practiced in the Costières de Nîmes and the Languedoc. Unlike bullfighting in Spain, the bull is never harmed although those who face him frequently are! Michel Gassier has elected to use this name as an homage to not only these magnificent beasts but his finest efforts in the vineyard and cellar. Lou Coucardié Rouge is about 50% Mourvedre, a variety that Michel Gassier is championing in the Costières de Nîmes for its ability to produce elegant wines in even the ripest of vintages, with the remainder Grenache and Syrah.

Critical Acclaim

92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

More fresh, tight and backward than the Nostre Païs, the 2014 Costières de Nîmes Lou Coucardié is a beautiful wine that’s made from 45% Mourvèdre, 35% Grenache and 20% Syrah that was aged in neutral barrels. It offers abundant notes of ripe black raspberries, toasted spice and crushed flowers, with a hint of classy oak, full-bodied richness and fine, polished tannin. The tannin quality is first-rate, the oak is nicely balanced and integrated, and it has a great finish.

92 Wine Enthusiast

Brooding and brawny yet elegantly balanced, this voluptuous blend of 45% Mourvèdre, 35% Grenache and 20% Syrah offers concentrated black-cherry and cassis flavors accented by cinnamon and black pepper. It's a big wine but structured by upright, velvet tannins and a touch of freshness that lightens the finish. Enjoy now–2022.

90 Wine Spectator

This has good ripeness for 2014, with warm blueberry, plum and blackberry preserve flavors. Light sage and tobacco accents give this the telltale cool, herbaceous character of the vintage. Smoky finish. Mourvèdre, Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2020.

Our top priority is for you to be delighted with your purchase from start to finish and exceed your expectations. Please don't hesitate to call or email us with any questions.

We offer loss & theft protection options at checkout for the ultimate peace of mind* See full shipping policy for terms & conditions.

All shipments require an adult signature on delivery. Please make sure an adult 21 or older will be available to sign for your package. We recommend shipping to a business address when possible.

For large corporate/studio/VIP gift orders to multiple addresses, you've come to the right place. Large studio & corporate orders have been our specialty for over 50 years. We also offer an easy Excel large order template- click here to download it. 

We ship packages Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Express (overnight & 2 day) are usually shipped the same-day if placed by Noon Pacific time.. Please call for priority overnight services. We're happy to accommodate whenever possible.

Ground orders are usually packaged and shipped within 1-3 business days after the order is placed, Monday through Thursday, excluding holidays. 

 This is a summary of our shipping & Delivery policy

View our full Shipping & Delivery policy here