Domaine Ollier TailleferLes Collines Faugères Rouge
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Carignan, the Grenache, the Syrah and the Grenache noir.
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 Les Collines Faugères Rouge from the Domaine Ollier Taillefer
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Les Collines Faugères Rouge 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 Les Collines Faugères Rouge of Domaine Ollier Taillefer in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, red fruit or licorice and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, earth or microbio.
Food and wine pairings with Les Collines Faugères Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Les Collines Faugères Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Les Collines Faugères Rouge
The Les Collines Faugères Rouge of Domaine Ollier Taillefer matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pasta such as recipes of beef with mustard, stuffed quails or lasagne bolognaise (mascarpone).
Details and technical informations about Domaine Ollier Taillefer's Les Collines Faugères Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Carignan
Intensely coloured and powerful reds with a deep colour, firm tannins and high acidity, on aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, garrigue, pepper, liquorice and balsamic notes. Old vines (>50 years, often centenary) yield exceptional cuvées. A historical pillar of Languedoc-Roussillon blends (Corbières, Minervois, Fitou, Maury) and star of Catalan Priorat under the name Cariñena. Very late-ripening variety from Aragon, also called Mazuelo in Rioja.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Les Collines Faugères Rouge from Domaine Ollier Taillefer are 2019, 2021, 2018, 2017 and 2015.
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: Late harvest
A name historically used in Alsace, late harvest refers to grapes harvested during over-ripening for the production of sweet and syrupy wines.
