Larmanela by Bergerie du Capucin

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

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

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 · visiting guide
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.

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