Domaine Frédéric Brouca Clos Sauveplane Faugères 2017

Wine Type:
Style of Wine:	Earthy & Spicy
Country of Origin:	France
Wine Region:	Languedoc-Roussillon
Appellation:	Faugeres
Grape Varietal:	Mourvèdre and Syrah
Bottle Format:	750mL
Case Size:	12 bottles
$539.40 Per Case ($44.95/btl)

Tasting Notes

Unlike many winemakers, Frederic Brouca is largely self-taught and took no formal courses on viticulture or winemaking. His concept of growing grapes and winemaking focuses on reducing human intervention in the processes, and making it as natural as possible.

This cuvée is from an isolated walled vineyard in the 'Sauveplane' lieu-dit, a plateau at the eastern limit of the Faugères appellation. It's made from twenty year old Mourvèdre vines and forty year old Syrah vines with both grapes co-fermented and aged for thirteen months in oak. A very natural beauty, the nose is loaded with black pepper, blue fruits and wild gamey notes. If you're a fan of dark yet elegant natural reds with finesse and charm, this wine over delivers.

We recommend pairing it with bold meals: think French bistrot-inspired dishes, such as lentils, black pepper linguini with sausage and dandelion, or even a classic chicken satay!

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