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L'Ancienne Mercerie Les Petites Mains Faugères 2016
Faugères, Coteaux du Languedoc, Languedoc, Sud de France, FranceNathalie and François Caumette have taken over the family's 16 ha organic estate in Faugères. This is a blend of carignan, syrah, grenache noir, mourvèdre, grown on schistous soils, and split between demi-muids and concrete. Perfumed dark plum, black raspberry, sits on an easy, accessible palate, with downy tannins that close quickly on the saline finish. Showing some maturity, and best taken now alongside grilled pork or pigeon.Tasted: 05 November 2019Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:BC | $30.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
Blend: Syrah - Mourvèdre - GrenacheCSPC: 189452UPC: 3760209950021