" We don't sell the wine without touching the vine "
Mas des Capitelles La Catiede 2016
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| Country: | France |
| Region: | Languedoc |
| Grape Type: | Carignan |
| Winery: | Mas des Capitelles |
| Organic: | Yes |
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Mas des Capitelles Vintage Faugeres 40% Old Vines Carignan, 30% Mourvedre and 30% Grenache
No oak.
This wine has a purple intense color.
Aromas are reminicent of Mediterranean character with blackberry, garrigue, thyme and some herbal spice.
The mouthfeel is rich and fresh with some mintiness and a great length to the finish.
We called this new cuvée "Vintage" because this wine represents for us both tradition and modernity.
Tradition because in French, this term is used to designate old products having a style and excellent quality.
Modernity because we also wanted an international name, open to the world and understood by all wine lovers.
"La Catiede" is the name of the "Lieu-dit" where the vines are planted. It has been in the Laugé family for many generations and naming a Cuvée La Catiede represent the heritage and an hommage to their ancestors.
Grown on Schist soilsThe Carignan and the Mourvedre are aged in French Oak barrels for 24 months.
Minimum use of Sulfites
Traditional vinification with 30 days skin contact maceration.
The Grenache was vinified with delicacy, the Mourvèdre was harvested at optimum maturity and the Carignan was selected from our oldest vines
Average yield of 20 hl/ha.
Unfiltered wine
Pairs with delicious with lamb and grilled vegetables.
Review:
"The most expensive release in the 2015 Faugères Vintage, which comes from very old vine Carignan, Mourvèdre and Grenache, with the Carignan and Mourvèdre brought up barrel, and the Grenache all in tank. It shows some oak influence yet has wonderful fruit, notes of white flowers, vanilla, and pepper, medium to full body, and an elegant, seamless texture. Give bottles a year or so and it should keep nicely through 2025. It’s another beautiful wine from this estate."
- Jeb Dunnuck (March 27th 2019), 92 pts
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Deep inky color in the glass. Aromas of raspberry, cherry and hints of vanilla round out the nose. Medium to full-bodied and very well structured with ripe chewy tannins. Flavors of peppery humus, cherry and hints of leather flow towards a lengthy & spicy finish.
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Color: deep dark ruby intense color
Aroma: racy and aromatic nose with aromas of ripe red fruit, floral notes, wood and spice with a touch of vanilla.
Taste: this wine has a good structure and some powerful aromas of raspberries, blackcurrant, vanilla and it is powerful with a complex finish. The oak is present but not dominant. The tannins are quite well integrated already.
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Aroma: racy and aromatic nose with aromas of ripe red fruit.
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Product Description
Mas des Capitelles La Catiede is made from 50% Carignan, 20% Mourvedre, 20% Grenache and 10% Syrah
Color is deep and intense.
Aromas of red berries (Cherry, Black Currant)
The wine is balanced with silky tannins.
Flavors of leather and citrus with a nice pleasant finish.
"La Catiede" is the name of the "Lieu-dit" where the vines are planted. It has been in the Laugé family for many generations and naming a Cuvée La Catiede represent the heritage and an hommage to their ancestors.
Delicious with lamb and grilled vegetables.
Review:
"From the schist soils of the Faugères region in the Languedoc, the 2016 Faugères La Catiede has a sappy, resinous note as well as ample blackcurrants, cherry, rosemary, and pine-scented aromas and flavors. I love its complexity, and it’s medium-bodied, beautifully balanced, and has a great finish. A blend of 50% Carignan, 20% each of Mourvèdre and Grenache, and the rest Syrah, it’s well worth seeking out and will keep for 4-6 years."
- Jeb Dunnuck (March 27th 2019); 91 pts
Winery: Mas des Capitelles
The Mas des Capitelles Estate
Mas des Capitelles is a small family-owned Estate in the village of Faugères, located in the South-West of France. It is certified Organic and biodynamic. The Lauge's family is the current owner with 2 generation working together.
The Mas des Capitelles Vineyard
24 hectares (60 acres) of vineyard. Everything is planted on Schiste soils and manual harvested.
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