Notes : Guide Hachette 2**(remarkable wine) Gault Millau 15,5/20
Clos du Fou is the fruit of an improbable parcel of land, clinging to a south-facing hillside, created over fifteen years ago by Michel Louison, who has demonstrated his determination, sometimes with a touch of madness, to get the best out of his terroir. A cuvée where Syrah meets 100% pure schist terroir, combining power and finesse, length and velvety texture. A must-discover!
Features
Estate
Château des Estanilles
Cuvée
Clos du Fou
Vintage
2006
Designation
Faugères
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
Une cuvée à dominante Syrah
Terroirs
Shale soils
Viticulture
Working the soil to encourage deep rooting: traditional ploughing, organic amendments, no chemical weedkillers or fertilizers.
Harvest
100% manual
Winemaking
long macerations (up to 50 days)
Breeding
100% in new barrels from four different coopers for 13 months
Tasting & pairing
Eye
inky, very dark colour
Nose
intense aromas of spice, toast and toastiness
Mouth
delicately fruity and silky, with round, harmonious tannins and a very long finish.
Serve
Decant at 15°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2010
Apogée
2011
Drink before
2016
Food and wine pairing
A déguster sur un gigot d'agneau, une oie rôtie, des viandes marinées, des gibiers à poils ou à plumes, un lapin au thym... <br/>
Château des Estanilles
Faugères
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2021) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
This property made Faugères great in the 1990s, before being taken over by Julien Seydoux, who came here with the modesty to learn about the terroir and the desire to bring Estanilles back to the forefront. The winemaking techniques are gradually adapting to the grapes and there's still room for improvement. The reds are powerful and full-flavored, with a strong personality.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
In 2009, the self-taught Julien Seydoux bought this 44-hectare estate, which is run organically and produces faugères that are often remarkable. A sure bet.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
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