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.More wines for lamb →
Beef daube Slow-braised beef finds harmony with the wine's vanilla and cocoa depth.More wines for beef stew →
Aged Comté Spice and graphite finish complement mature Comté's nutty crystals.More wines for aged hard cheese →

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.

2008Guilhem Viau founds Bergerie du Capucin after leaving the cooperative
2010First 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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