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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 almost pure Syrah, with a toasty, vanilla-scented nose against a backdrop of dark fruit. Full-bodied on the palate but never overpowering, the aging process has beautifully rounded out the fine, firm tannins that support a rich, luscious body with remarkable freshness. This red wine has great depth and potential for the future; it’s best left to age 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)

Regions

High concentration of sandstone shale

Viticulture

Certified organic (Ecocert)

Grape Harvest

Hand-picked, at peak ripeness

Winemaking

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

Livestock farming

Aged for 18 months in barrels: 1/3 new, 1/3 two-year-old, and 1/3 three-year-old

Alcohol content

14,5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Deep ruby color

Nose

Intense and delicate, with aromas of violets and black 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

Serve in a carafe (while young) at 16–18°C

Open

1 hour ago

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Pair with red meats, beef, or duck breast, delicate game, and cheeses…

More information at Château des Estanilles

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to expectations for 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 a strong personality.

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 leave their mark on this nearly pure Syrah, with a toasty, vanilla-scented nose against a backdrop of dark fruit. Full-bodied on the palate but never overpowering, the aging process has beautifully rounded out the fine, firm tannins that support a rich, luscious body with remarkable freshness. This red wine has great depth and potential, and is best left to age in the cellar for a few years.

About the estate:

In 2009, the self-taught winemaker Julien Seydoux purchased this 44-hectare estate, which is farmed organically and produces wines that are often outstanding. A sure bet.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

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

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

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