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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 in barrel leave their mark on this nearly pure Syrah, with a toasty, vanilla-scented nose against a backdrop of black fruit. Pronounced on the palate but never excessive, the aging has beautifully rounded out the fine, firm tannins that support a full-bodied, luscious texture and remarkable freshness. This red wine has great depth and aging potential; it’s best left to rest in the cellar for a few years.”(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

Hand-picked, at optimal ripeness

Wine Making

Destemming and crushing; grape varieties vinified separately in barrels; fermentation process tailored to each variety

Livestock Farming

18 months in barrels: 1/3 new, 1/3 two-wine, and 1/3 three-wine

Alcohol content

14,5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Intense ruby color

Nose

Intense and delicate, with aromas of violets and dark fruits

Palate

Complex and well-balanced, with a delicate, silky tannic structure influenced by the schist, which lends minerality; the finish features notes of cocoa, licorice, and coffee

Serve

In a carafe (while young) at 16–18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2028

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with red meats, beef, or duck breast, delicate game, cheeses…

More information at Château des Estanilles

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Bettane & Desseauve

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.

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 regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

The 18 months in barrel have left their mark on this nearly pure Syrah, with a toasty, vanilla-scented nose against a backdrop of dark fruit. Pronounced on the palate but never excessive, the aging has beautifully rounded out the fine, firm tannins that support a full-bodied, luscious texture with remarkable freshness. This red wine has great depth and aging potential; it’s best left to rest in the cellar for a few years.

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

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

Customer Rating

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3/5

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Review by Mr. DIDIER P. Published on April 28, 2023

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