Domaine d'Aupilhac - Languedoc Montpeyroux Les Cocalières rouge 2023
94/100
Bettane & Desseauve
95/100
RVF
"A model of balance and delicacy"
Thanks to the altitude and exposure, which slow the ripening of the grapes, this superb wine retains great freshness. Aromas of red berries, spices, and garrigue make it the epitome of modern Languedoc. A must-have for your wine cellar!
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Eye
Carmine-red dress
Nose
Intense and complex, with aromas of red berries, spices, Mediterranean scrub, and truffle after 5 years of aging
Palate
Complex, elegant, spicy; a dense, well-defined wine with great balance and lovely freshness
Serve
At 15-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2033+
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it as an aperitif thanks to its fruitiness and smooth, lingering finish; it also pairs well with guinea fowl, duck, or squab—all served with porcini mushrooms or “rosés des prés”—or even with duck breast with figs…
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 94/100 (2022 vintage)
Rated estate (2026 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Just as generous as he is, Sylvain Fadat’s wines now exhibit greater freshness and elegance than in the past. His 13 hectares are complemented by Les Cocalières, a northwest-facing amphitheater planted in the heart of the garrigue at an elevation of 350 meters. At the top of the range, Le-Clos, La-Boda, and Les-Cocalières Red stand out for their finesse.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
A descendant of four generations of winemakers, Sylvain Fadat founded this 25-hectare estate in 1989. He cultivates his two terroirs using organic (biodynamic) farming methods: clay-limestone and blue marl soils for Aupilhac, on the southern slope, and clay-limestone and volcanic remnants for Cocalières, at an elevation of 350 meters. Consistently exceptional.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 95/100 (2022 vintage)
Rated Estate (2026 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
Although Sylvain Fadat was born in Saint-Cloud, his family brought him back to the land of his ancestors in Montpeyroux a few months later. It is on this cool, untamed terroir—where limestone meets blue marl and volcanic influences—that he would go on to write a truly remarkable chapter in winemaking history. While his father divided his time between researching woodcocks and tending to his small plots of vineyards, Sylvain chose viticulture without hesitation. The new winemaker took over the family’s 5 hectares in 1989 and vinified his first four vintages in outdoor truck tanks. Through sheer hard work, the winemaker then built his own cellar in 1993 and expanded his estate. He cleared the land to uncover new patches of vines surrounding the family’s plots in the hamlet of Aupilhac. In 1998, a new chapter began with the planting of a unique vineyard: Cocalières, a high-perched amphitheater—a magnetic, north-facing site—producing wines with a stony character born amidst the garrigue and woodcocks. In the meantime, the aging processes have been refined, and the wines produced have stood the test of time. The energy invested, the boundless passion, the respect for the environment in the vineyard, and the precision of the wines—which always express the character of the terroir—can only be commended. Sylvain Fadat, joined by his wife Désirée in 2000, is undeniably a leading figure in the region’s renaissance. The character and vitality of the estate’s wines are the best testament to this unwavering commitment and renewed passion, which bring this beautiful Montpeyroux terroir to life.
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