"The 18 months in barrel leave their mark on this almost pure Syrah, with a toasty, vanilla nose and a background of black fruits. Present on the palate but not overdone, the ageing has nicely coated the fine, firm tannins that support the ample, greedy flesh and remarkable freshness. This red has plenty of depth and potential, and will be forgotten for a few years in the cellar". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2021)
Features
Estate
Château des Estanilles
Cuvée
Le Clos du Fou
Vintage
2017
Designation
Faugères
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
Syrah (majoritaire)
Terroirs
High density of sandstone schist
Viticulture
Certified organic (Ecocert)
Harvest
Manual, at optimum maturity
Winemaking
Destemming and crushing, grape varieties vinified separately in barrels, vatting adapted to each grape variety.
Breeding
18 months in barrels: 1/3 new, 1/3 2-wine and 1/3 3-wine
Alcohol content
14,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense ruby red
Nose
Intense, delicate aromas of violets and black fruit
Mouth
Complex and well-balanced, with a delicate, silky tannic structure under the influence of schist, which brings minerality, and a final bouquet with notes of cocoa, liquorice and coffee.
Serve
Decant (when young) at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with red meats, beef or duck breast, fine game, cheeses...
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
Wine rated (guide 2021) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
The 18 months in barrel leave their mark on this almost pure Syrah, with a toasty, vanilla nose and a background of black fruits. Present on the palate but not overdone, the ageing has nicely coated the fine, firm tannins that support the ample, greedy flesh and remarkable freshness. This red wine has plenty of depth and a promising future, and will be forgotten for a few years in the cellar.
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)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. DIDIER P. Published on 28/04/2023
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