No fewer than five grape varieties are blended in equal parts to create this Tradition Rouge cuvée, expressing the richness and uniqueness of the schist terroirs of the Faugères appellation. A superb 2007 vintage that offers beautiful, well-ripened red fruit along with notes of black pepper and incense. The palate is full-bodied with velvety tannins, complemented by subtle notes of licorice root. A wonderful introduction to the Faugères wines from L'Estanilles!
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Eye
beautiful deep ruby color
Nose
Expressive and tender notes of ripe red berries, black pepper, incense, and a cigar box. Beautiful development into thyme, wild blackberries, and cherries soaked in brandy
Palate
Full-bodied on the palate, with lovely, rich tannins. Long and mineral, with notes of licorice stick
Serve
Decant at 14-15°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink starting at
2010
Drink before
2012
Food and Wine Pairings
A savourer sur une volaille fermière rôtie, une fricassée de cèpes, un lapin au thym...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (A well-crafted, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
This estate was the pride of Faugères in the 1990s, before being taken over by Julien Seydoux, who arrived here with the humility to learn about the terroir and the desire to bring Les Estanilles back to the forefront. The aging process is gradually adapting to the wines’ characteristics and still has room to improve. The reds are powerful and full of flavor; they are wines with strong personalities.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
In 2009, the self-taught Julien Seydoux purchased this 44-hectare estate, which is farmed organically and produces wines that are often remarkable. A sure bet.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
Customer Rating
3.2/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. CHRISTIAN B. Published on March 1, 2023
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Review by Mr. MICHEL J. Published on November 14, 2014
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Review by Mr. BERTRAND D. Published on November 18, 2013
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Review and comment by Mr. DENIS B. Posted on November 2, 2012
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