In the glass
Aroma: red and black fruit, garrigue, wild thyme
Palate: raspberry, blackberry, herbal lift, supple tannin
Entry red of Château La Liquière from the Les Amandiers vineyard. Unoaked, fresh, four-grape blend that captures the Faugères schist signature.
What it pairs with
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Grilled merguez and ratatouille
Spicy red fruit meets North African sausage and summer vegetables. -
Roast chicken with thyme
Herbal lift and supple tannin sit well with roast bird. -
Soft sheep cheese
Medium body balances fresh sheep cheese.
History
Les Amandiers is the parcel name (almond trees) on La Liquière's highest sites. The estate has been in the Vidal family since the 18th century. The Amandiers Rouge is the everyday Faugères, unoaked and approachable.
- 1985 — Les Amandiers rouge bottled as the estate entry red
- 2011 — Estate certified organic
Facts
- Producer
- Château La Liquière
- Grapes
- Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Syrah
- Classification
- AOC Faugères
- Oak
- Aged in concrete tank; no oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €12-16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Les Amandiers Rouge
What does Les Amandiers Rouge taste like?
Red and black fruit, garrigue and wild thyme on the nose; raspberry, blackberry, herbal lift and supple tannin on the palate. Medium-bodied with a medium finish.
When should I drink Les Amandiers Rouge?
Drink between 2 and 7 years from vintage. The unoaked wine is approachable young.
What food pairs with Les Amandiers Rouge?
Grilled merguez and ratatouille is the canonical match; roast chicken with thyme and soft sheep cheese also work well.
What grapes are in Les Amandiers Rouge?
A four-grape Faugères blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Syrah from La Liquière's Les Amandiers parcel.