“This cuvée reflects the limestone soils of Fitou and the proximity of the sea. The bouquet offers aromas of the garrigue that surrounds the vineyard, complemented by notes of jammy black fruits. The palate is full of elegance, freshness, and sweetness, with a lovely finish of strawberry and redcurrant tinged with minerality. A smooth Fitou.” (Le Guide Hachette 2024).
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Eye
A beautiful deep red color with bluish highlights
Nose
Beautiful aromas of ripe fruit: blackberry, raspberry, cherry, spicy undertones, and delicate woody notes with a hint of vanilla
Palate
Concentrated and tannic, full-bodied on the palate with a lovely richness, yet refined and fresh
Serve
At 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Serve with a slow-roasted veal roast, a tender beef tenderloin, or even venison...
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2024) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
This wine reflects the limestone soils of Fitou and the proximity of the sea. The bouquet offers aromas of the garrigue that surrounds the vineyard, complemented by notes of jammy black fruits. The palate is elegant, fresh, and deliciously sweet, with a lovely finish featuring strawberry and redcurrant notes intertwined with minerality. A smooth Fitou.
About the estate:
The children of Alsatian winemakers, Mireille and Pierre Mann worked in the restaurant business before becoming winemakers in 2005. Their first bottles were released in 2009, and they quickly found success. Today, they cultivate 16 hectares using biodynamic methods on the limestone plateau of Leucate and the schist-rich foothills of the Corbières.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Anthocyane is the most robust vintage, a wine characterized by its velvety texture and notes of blackcurrant and spices, which can be cellared for a few years.
About the estate:
Former restaurant owners in Alsace, Pierre and Mireille Mann gave in to an irresistible urge to become winemakers, settling in 2005 in the coastal region of the Fitou appellation. After three years working with a cooperative winery—the time needed to convert the vineyard to organic farming—they began producing Mas des Caprices in 2009. The vineyard is situated on the Leucate plateau, along cliffs overlooking the sea, in a magnificent and unspoiled setting. Striking a harmonious balance between easy-drinking wines and more ambitious ones, the wines showcase local grape varieties (Carignan and Grenache Gris), combining fruit ripeness with freshness. This is a particularly cohesive range, where a free-spirited character is combined with precise flavors.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
A textured, balanced, and flavorful Fitou with notes of sweet berries, blackcurrant blossoms, roasted meat, warm spices, and baked plums. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied with silky tannins. A generous, dense core of berries with lovely spice and structure, providing balance and liveliness on the palate. Delicious and well-structured. Ready to drink or worth cellaring.
Customer rating
4.4/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. JACQUES R. Published on July 8, 2024
Consistently excellent quality—what a Fitou! A charming wine that’s very easy to drink.
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Review by Mr. Gilles D. Published on July 20, 2025
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Review by Mr. LAURENT B. Posted on April 28, 2025
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Review by CLAUDINE D. Posted on January 27, 2025
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Review by Ms. CLAUDINE S. Posted on 12/02/2024
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