"Far Ouest" is one of the premier releases from this producer, blending every grape found in the estate. Very allocated release, we were fortunate enough to grab the last 1.5 cases.
The Syrah and Grenache is grown in magnesia-rich white limestone. Carignan comes from clay-limestone. Cinsault from clay terraces with fine gravel.
can be cellared for 10-20 years!
camphor, scrubby underbrush, Mediterranean herbs, pepper, well structured
region: Languedoc, France
varietal: mostly a field blend of Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault and Grenache (but there are also dashes of Tempranillo, Petit Mazet, and Aubun)
style: age-worthy red
farming/cellar: certified organic, hand harvested, whole bunches, gentle extraction, main 4 grapes are vinified separately, matured 15 to 18 months in steel, unfiltered
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