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Château des Estanilles - Le Clos du Fou 2017

Château des Estanilles - Le Clos du Fou 2017

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3/5 (1 customers)

1*Étoile

Hachette

Syrah
silky
mineral
tannic

"The 18 months of barrel aging have left their mark on this almost pure Syrah, with a toasty, vanilla nose and a backdrop of black fruits. Present on the palate but without excess, the aging has nicely coated the fine, firm tannins that support a full-bodied, indulgent and remarkably fresh texture. This red wine has great depth and potential, and will benefit from a few years' cellaring."(Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2021)

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Estate

Château des Estanilles

Vintage

Le Clos du Fou

Vintage

2017

Designation

Faugères

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

Syrah (majoritaire)

Terroirs

High density of sandstone shale

Viticulture

Certified organic (Ecocert)

Grape harvest

Manual, at optimal maturity

Wine making

Destemming and crushing, grape varieties vinified separately in barrels, fermentation adapted to each grape variety

Livestock farming

18 months in barrels: 1/3 new, 1/3 used twice, and 1/3 used three times

Alcohol content

14,5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Deep ruby red color

Nose

Intense and delicate with aromas of violets and dark fruits

Mouth

Complex and balanced, with a delicate, silky tannic structure influenced by the schist, bringing minerality, and a finish with notes of cocoa, licorice, and coffee.

Serve

In a carafe (when young) at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy with red meat, beef or duck breast, game, cheese, etc.

More information on Château des Estanilles

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (A serious production, recommendable, in line with what one would expect from its appellation(s))

About the estate:

This property made Faugères great in the 1990s, before being taken over by Julien Seydoux, who came here with the modesty to learn about the terroir and the desire to bring Les Estanilles back to the forefront. The wines are gradually adapting to the raw materials and still have room for improvement. The reds are powerful and flavorful, wines with strong personalities.

Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2021) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About wine:

The 18 months of barrel aging leave their mark on this almost pure Syrah, with a toasty, vanilla nose and a backdrop of black fruit. Present on the palate but without excess, the aging has nicely coated the fine, firm tannins that support a full-bodied, indulgent and remarkably fresh texture. This red wine has great depth and potential, and will benefit from a few years' cellaring.

About the estate:

In 2009, self-taught Julien Seydoux bought this 44-hectare estate, which is run organically and produces some truly remarkable Faugères wines. A sure bet.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

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