Faugeres: Chateau des Estanilles Cuvee Tradition 2008
Description
A spicy, mid-weight Faugères red wine with juicy garrigue fruit flavours.
- Style: Red Wine, Dry (Sec), Medium-bodied
- Region: Languedoc, Faugeres,
- Producer: Michel & Sophie Louison
- Vintage: 2008
- Grape variety (Cépage): Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre, Syrah
- Wine pairing - drink with: Poultry, Pork
- Cellarage: Drinks well from release but will support a further 3-5 years' bottle age.
- Vinification: Local staples, Grenache, Carignan and Cinsault are vinified together in stainless steel vats. The later-ripening Syrah and Mourvèdre are vinified separately prior to a skilful assemblage to produce the finished wine.
- Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 13.5%
- Full Tasting Notes (PDF): Download
Faugères: Château des Estanilles Cuvée Tradition 2008
The Cuvée Tradition is made from a blend of all 5 permitted grape varieties within the Faugères appellation – Syrah,Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan. It has a dark, juicy palate of garrigue fruit over supple tannins and is a terrific accompaniment to simple grills and casseroles.