“Les Grandes Bastides d’Alquier 2012 [...] displays developed aromas of dried cherries and cigar boxes, with plenty of vanilla, as well as notes of licorice and roasted meat. It is medium-bodied, with supple tannins, a creamy and velvety mouthfeel, and a remarkably enticing finish. Ready to drink now, it should age well for another 4–5 years.” (Wine Advocate 2020). Limited quantities.
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Eye
A deep, rich red color with garnet highlights
Nose
Aromas of red berries and black cherries with a hint of vanilla
Palate
A full-bodied wine with silky, rich tannins, beautiful structure supported by fruit, and roasted notes, with a luscious finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink before
2025
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with roasted meats, bull stew...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2020 guide) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2012 Les Grandes Bastides d'Alquier comes from the upper slopes of the estate’s gray schist hillsides and is primarily made from Syrah, with some old-vine Grenache and Mourvèdre. Aged for two years in barrels (about 50% new), the wine displays developed aromas of dried cherries and cigar boxes, with plenty of vanilla, as well as notes of licorice and roasted meat. It is medium-bodied, with supple tannins, a creamy and velvety mouthfeel, and a remarkably enticing finish. Ready to drink now, it should age well for another 4–5 years.
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Rising stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Sophie and Thibaud Bardi de Fourtou took over this historic estate in Faugères in 2017. The wines we tasted for this issue are the last to reflect the transition from Jean-Michel Alquier to the new owners. The couple’s goal? To preserve the estate’s signature style, whose vineyard is dominated by old Syrah vines from massal selections (among the first planted in Languedoc in the 1960s by Jean-Michel Alquier’s father, Gilbert) complemented by Mourvèdre and Grenache. We’ll be keeping a close eye on this new chapter.
Customer Rating
4.2/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. THIERRY J. Published on November 20, 2021
An excellent wine to enjoy right now!
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Review by Mr. MATHIEU J. Published on January 22, 2023
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Review by Mr. PIERRE L. Posted on July 10, 2022
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Review and comment by Mr. HERVE N. Posted on January 22, 2022
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE E. Published on September 20, 2021
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