In the glass
Aroma: dark fruit, vanilla, cocoa, garrigue
Palate: blackberry, spice, graphite, structured tannin
Syrah-led flagship of Bergerie du Capucin, aged 16-18 months in 400-litre barrels. Generous and structured, with dark fruit, vanilla and cocoa register.
What it pairs with
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Slow-roasted lamb shoulder
Structured tannin meets lamb's fat; garrigue echoes Provençal herbs. -
Beef daube
Slow-braised beef finds harmony with the wine's vanilla and cocoa depth. -
Aged Comté
Spice and graphite finish complement mature Comté's nutty crystals.
History
Bergerie du Capucin was founded in 2008 by Guilhem Viau when he left the local cooperative. The 12-hectare estate sits above the village of Lauret in scattered scrubland islets. Larmanela translates from Occitan as the grazing lands for sheep - the parcel in front of the shepherd's hut.
- 2008 — Guilhem Viau founds Bergerie du Capucin after leaving the cooperative
- 2010 — First vintage of Larmanela released
Facts
- Producer
- Bergerie du Capucin
- Grapes
- Syrah, Grenache
- Classification
- AOC Pic Saint-Loup
- Oak
- Aged in 400-litre barrels for 16-18 months
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €22-32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Larmanela
What does Larmanela taste like?
Dark fruit, vanilla, cocoa and garrigue on the nose; blackberry, spice, graphite and structured tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with a long finish.
When should I drink Larmanela?
Drink between 3 and 12 years from vintage. The 16-18-month barrel-ageing gives it structure that rewards 4-5 years of cellaring.
What food pairs with Larmanela?
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder is the canonical match; beef daube and aged Comté also work well.
How long is Larmanela aged?
16 to 18 months in 400-litre barrels (demi-muids), which gives the wine its vanilla and cocoa register.