Domaine Ollier TailleferCastel Fossibus 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 Castel Fossibus Faugères from the Domaine Ollier Taillefer
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Castel Fossibus Faugères of Domaine Ollier Taillefer in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Castel Fossibus Faugères of Domaine Ollier Taillefer in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of oaky, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Castel Fossibus Faugères
Pairings that work perfectly with Castel Fossibus Faugères
Original food and wine pairings with Castel Fossibus Faugères
The Castel Fossibus Faugères of Domaine Ollier Taillefer matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of borscht (russia), pipe rigate bolognese sauce or veal paupiettes à la bourguignonne.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Ollier Taillefer's Castel Fossibus Faugères.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Powerful, deep reds with firm tannins and dense texture, showing aromas of blackberry, leather, garrigue, black pepper, liquorice and animal notes (game, forest floor) with age. Star of Bandol AOC as a single variety and pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Costières blends. Also in GSM in Languedoc and Australia. A late-ripening variety of Spanish origin (Mataró/Monastrell).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Castel Fossibus Faugères from Domaine Ollier Taillefer are 2010, 2008, 2015, 2013 and 2009.
Informations about the Domaine Ollier Taillefer
The Domaine Ollier Taillefer is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 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: Acerbe
Acidic taste with a certain astringency reminiscent of unripe fruit.
