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Domaine du Mas Lou - Faugères Aksou 2023
Domaine du Mas Lou - Faugères Aksou 2023

Domaine du Mas Lou - Faugères Aksou 2023

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92/100

RVF

spicy
black fruits
Gem

"A fresh, well-rounded, and easy-to-drink balance in this light, airy wine—a must- Gem !"

This “ Favorite ” cuvée, made primarily from Syrah grapes grown at altitudes of over 300 meters, expresses itself with finesse, richness, and generosity. On the nose, the smoky and balsamic profile opens with notes of black fruit and thyme. The palate is concentrated yet crisp, blending wild berries with hints of graphite.

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Estate

Domaine du Mas Lou

Vintage

Aksou

Vintage

2023

Designation

Faugères

Region

Languedoc

Grape Varieties

80% Syrah, 11% Grenache, 9% Mourvèdre

Regions

Shale soils

Viticulture

In the process of converting to organic farming

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Destemming, fermentation with indigenous yeasts at temperatures between 26 and 32°C

Livestock Farming

The wine is aged in barrels that have previously held two to three other wines before being reintroduced during the final blending process

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

Beautiful garnet-colored dress

Nose

Aromas of dark fruits (blueberries), licorice, and black olives

Palate

Silky texture, beautiful material and structure; a smoky, balsamic profile opens with black fruits and thyme, with hints of graphite

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

Let it breathe for 1 hour beforehand

Drink before

2029

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Pair with roasted red meats or red meat dishes in sauce...

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Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2026 guide) Featured (Successful Wine)

About the estate:

Winemakers Adèle Arnaud and Olivier Gil honed their craft under the guidance of renowned winemakers before settling at this Haut-Languedoc estate in 2014. They cultivate (organically) 11 hectares of old vines in the Faugères appellation and 4 hectares in the Côtes de Thongue IGP. Hand-harvesting and native yeasts are standard practice here.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2026 guide) 92/100

Rated Estate (2025 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)

About the wine:

Aksou Syrah—dominant but not overpowering, also produced at high altitudes—reveals a hint of spice against a backdrop of refined red fruit.

About the estate:

Adèle and Olivier met in Montpellier before working in various vineyards around Collioure. The allure of schist led them to Faugères—more specifically, to Fos—where they discovered pockets of old vines. In less than 10 years, they have become the new face of the appellation and today offer a clear and accurate expression of the schist terroirs. Their vines, averaging over 30 years of age, are nestled at altitudes ranging from 200 to 400 meters. The different styles of wine are the result of diligent work on individual plots, and a transition to organic farming began in 2019. With the 2022 harvest, the couple acquired a new property: a winery on the road to Pézenas, complete with a very comfortable guesthouse.

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