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Château des Estanilles - Faugères Sous Les Rocs 2016

Languedoc

Red

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A. Larsson

spicy
complex
roasted
red meat

"A Southern wine at heart".

"Brilliant dark violet color. Slightly roasted aromas, coffee bean, light oak, ripe black berries, licorice and wild herbs. The palate is dense with a fine texture, young tannins and fresh acidity, layered black fruits with a fine spicy touch and a long, lingering finish." (Tasted by Andreas Larsson)

Features

Estate

Château des Estanilles

Cuvée

Sous Les Rocs

Vintage

2016

Designation

Faugères

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

40% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre

Terroirs

High density of sandstone schist

Viticulture

Certified organic (Ecocert)

Harvest

Manual, at optimum maturity

Winemaking

Destemming and crushing, traditional vinification, grape varieties vinified separately, vatting adapted to each grape variety.

Breeding

18 months in foudres, demi-muids and barrels

Alcohol content

14,5%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Deep ruby with purplish tints when young

Nose

Charming and deep with a beautiful intensity of spices, red fruit, blackcurrant and blackberry.

Mouth

Beautifully complex, with tight, smooth tannins and superb length on notes of cocoa, coffee, liquorice and red fruit.

Serve

Decant at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2030

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with red meats, fine game, cheeses...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (2021 guide) 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

Guide Hachette des vins

Domain rated (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

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

Andreas Larsson

Andreas Larsson

Wine rated 92/ 100

About the wine:

Bright, dark violet color. Slightly roasted aromas, coffee bean, light oak, ripe black berries, licorice and wild herbs. The palate is dense with a fine texture, young tannins and fresh acidity, layered black fruits with a fine spicy touch and a long, persistent finish.

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