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Mas des Capitelles Faugeres Vintage
Mas des Capitelles
France - South West

This wine shows 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.

The Laugé Family called this new cuvee "Vintage" to highlight both the tradition and modernity in the wine. In French, the word 'tradition' is used to designate old products having a style and excellent quality. They wanted to bring a modern character and an international name, open to the world and understood by all wine lovers.

Specifications
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
40% Old Vines Carignan, 30% Mourvedre and 30% Grenache
Age of vines
Carignan - 80 years
Agricultural Practices
Organic
Certifications
Ecocert
Soil type
Schist
Vinification
Traditional vinification; 30 days skin contact maceration. Minimal use of sulfites and unfiltered. Carignan and Mourvedre are aged in French oak barrels for 24 months.
Pairings

Delicious with lamb and grilled vegetables.

Reviews and News

2015 Mas des Capitelles Faugeres Cuvée Vintage - 92 PTS - JD

2015 Mas des Capitelles Faugeres Cuvée Vintage - 92 PTS - JD

jeb dunnuck logo 250"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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2015 Mas des Capitelles Faugeres Cuvée Vintage - 16.5/20 - JR

2015 Mas des Capitelles Faugeres Cuvée Vintage - 16.5/20 - JR

jancis robinson logo"Mid crimson. Strong mineral perfume with sweetness. Good grip. really racy and lively with masses of energy. Really lively and fresh - a bit contrast to the vieilles vignes 2017. Definitely worth the premium. Great freshness. Very Faugères"
- Jancis Robinson (June 2019), 16.5/20

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Producer Information: Mas des Capitelles

Mas des Capitelles is a small family-owned estate located in the village of Faugères, in the southeast of France. Founded in 1999, it is owned by Jean Laugé, whose family ...
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