Les Amandiers Rouge by Château La Liquière

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

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

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 · visiting guide
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.

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