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Farradjales

Domaine de Courbissac

Farradjales Bottle
Appellation
Minervois
Variety
Cinsault
Age of Vines
70
Farming
Certified organic
Soil
Clay limestone, marl, gravel
Altitude
400 meters
Fermentation
Hand harvested, whole cluster, natural yeast fermentation in vat, 9-12 day maceration without pigeage or remontage
Aging
6 months in 10hl clay amphorae, bottled unfined and unfiltered, 20mg/L SO2, vegan

Overview

Rarely does Cinsault get its due. It certainly shows up in small percentages in various French Mediterranean reds and frequently in higher percentages in many rosés, but seldom does it take the stage solo. Farradjales is made from 70-year-old Cinsault planted on a west-facing hillside at an elevation of 400m and on gravelly marl and limestone soils. In the hands of Brunnhilde Claux this already expressive and aromatic variety shines with velvety red fruits and winsome spice notes perfectly nurtured by her hands-off approach in the cellar.

Ratings & Reviews

92

2018 Farradjales

Source: WA

90

2017 Farradjales

Source: JD

92

2017 Farradjales

Source: WA

91

2016 Farradjales

Source: JD

Languedoc, France
  • Location
    Languedoc, France
  • Appellation
    Minervois
  • Proprietor
    Reinhard Brundig
  • Winemaker
    Brunnhilde Claux
  • Size / Elevation
    30 hectares / 250–350 meters

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