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Leoube 'Collector Grand Vin' 2018
Vintage Character
The 2018 Léoube 'Collector Grand Vin' belongs to a wetter Provence season than its 2016 counterpart. Regional reports describe substantial rain through winter and early summer, increasing mildew pressure in vineyards before a hot, sunny period helped ripening. Harvest began from late August into September, with improved September weather supporting the quality of the remaining fruit. For a Cabernet-led red, the alternation between moisture and late-season warmth means vineyard sorting and fruit health were as important as ripeness. The 2018 offers a different route to density and balance from the drought-shaped 2016.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Collector sits outside the usual Côtes de Provence appellation framework and is sold as Vin de France. Léoube describes the cuvée as dark-fruited and spicy, with a silky yet concentrated palate, at 15% alcohol. Black fruit moves toward red fruit and spice, with pepper, garrigue and smoked-meat notes, smoothness and maturity. Its texture accompanies grilled beef, slow-cooked lamb or wild mushrooms; food with savoury depth lets the wine's fruit and tannin unfold together. Bottle age adds complexity: expect leather, earth and dried herbs. Decant for an hour and serve at about 17 degrees.
Winery Background
Château Léoube's coastal estate at Bormes-les-Mimosas is organically farmed. The producer's history describes Collector as a deliberate experiment centred on Cabernet Franc, while the present product page lists Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Romain Ott is credited with shaping this ambitious red within a house known for rosé. Hand harvesting, controlled extraction and oak maturation are part of the estate's published Collector approach. The 2018 brings together a distinctive grape choice, a wet start and a warm finish to the growing year, and its seasonal path gives it its own character, apart from the 2016.
The 2018 Léoube 'Collector Grand Vin' belongs to a wetter Provence season than its 2016 counterpart. Regional reports describe substantial rain through winter and early summer, increasing mildew pressure in vineyards before a hot, sunny period helped ripening. Harvest began from late August into September, with improved September weather supporting the quality of the remaining fruit. For a Cabernet-led red, the alternation between moisture and late-season warmth means vineyard sorting and fruit health were as important as ripeness. The 2018 offers a different route to density and balance from the drought-shaped 2016.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Collector sits outside the usual Côtes de Provence appellation framework and is sold as Vin de France. Léoube describes the cuvée as dark-fruited and spicy, with a silky yet concentrated palate, at 15% alcohol. Black fruit moves toward red fruit and spice, with pepper, garrigue and smoked-meat notes, smoothness and maturity. Its texture accompanies grilled beef, slow-cooked lamb or wild mushrooms; food with savoury depth lets the wine's fruit and tannin unfold together. Bottle age adds complexity: expect leather, earth and dried herbs. Decant for an hour and serve at about 17 degrees.
Winery Background
Château Léoube's coastal estate at Bormes-les-Mimosas is organically farmed. The producer's history describes Collector as a deliberate experiment centred on Cabernet Franc, while the present product page lists Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Romain Ott is credited with shaping this ambitious red within a house known for rosé. Hand harvesting, controlled extraction and oak maturation are part of the estate's published Collector approach. The 2018 brings together a distinctive grape choice, a wet start and a warm finish to the growing year, and its seasonal path gives it its own character, apart from the 2016.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryLeoube
Grape VarietiesCabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
WinemakerRomain Ott
CountryFrance
Expert Rating—
RegionProvence
SweetnessDry
Sub-region—
Alcohol Level15.0
Classification (Ranking)—
Format750ml
Prices
Omtis Fine Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$675
HK$675
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