Château des EstanillesGrande Cuvée Faugères
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Grande Cuvée Faugères from the Château des Estanilles
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Grande Cuvée Faugères of Château des Estanilles in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Grande Cuvée Faugères
Pairings that work perfectly with Grande Cuvée Faugères
Original food and wine pairings with Grande Cuvée Faugères
The Grande Cuvée Faugères of Château des Estanilles matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of veal shank with mushrooms, pad thai or veal roast casserole.
Details and technical informations about Château des Estanilles's Grande Cuvée Faugères.
Discover the grape variety: Mariensteiner
Aromatic and refined whites, pale golden colour, fresh mouth with preserved acidity, with signature aromas of white flowers, citrus (lemon), green apple and calcareous mineral notes. Grown in very small quantities in Franconia, valued for dry wines on limestone soils. German white cross bred in 1928 in Würzburg (Silvaner x Rieslaner), late-ripening.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Grande Cuvée Faugères from Château des Estanilles are 2014, 2015, 2016
Informations about the Château des Estanilles
The Château des Estanilles is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Faugères to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Faugères
Languedoc AOC on signature Palaeozoic schist, foothills of the Massif Central. Dense, mineral reds dominate: vibrant Syrah with signature notes of blackberry, violet, black pepper, garrigue and a smoky touch, tight tannins. Sun-drenched Grenache (ripe cherry, kirsch, spice), Mourvèdre compulsory for depth (leather, game, liquorice) — the only Languedoc AOC to require it. Carignan and Cinsault in support.
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Sapid
Said of a wine rich in flavours.
