Mas des Capitelles
The 24-hectare vineyard of Mas des Capitelles is in the heart of the AOP Faugères. Old vines of Carignan, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault grow up on this amazing terroir of al...
Collection N°4 2017
Faugères
Issued from organically and biodynamically grown vines, with a low yield of only 20 hl/ha, the grapes are carefully hand-picked from plot selection. After the carbonic maceration of the Carignan and a 30-day long vatting of all the juices, the blend is aged in French oak barrel for 24 months. The wine is not filtered before bottling and only minimum quantity of SO2 is added.
This rich and elegant Cuvée, perfect with all kind of lamb meats grilled or stewed, and Mediterranean cuisines.
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Varietals |
80% Mourvèdre, 10% Carignan and 10% Grenache |
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Soils |
Shale hillsides |
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Robe |
Deep dark red |
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Nose |
Intense aromas of roasted cocoa, jammy fruits with hints of vanilla and pepper. |
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Palate |
Dense but elegant with velvety tannins. Aromas of black fruits with notes with a liquorice finish |
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Serve |
T°16-17°C |
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Potential aging |
10 and more years |
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Yield |
20 hl/ha |
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Alcohol |
14° |
Other Faugères
Languedoc
