Nos Racines by Château La Liquière

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, schist minerality, wild thyme, iron

Palate: black fruit, earthy depth, fine grain, structured tannin

Old-vine Carignan from Faugères schist, named Nos Racines (our roots). Reflects the heritage of Carignan as the soul of the appellation.

What it pairs with

Grilled lamb chops
Old-vine Carignan structure meets grilled lamb; iron and schist mirror the meat.
Wild mushroom risotto
Earthy depth and fine grain find harmony with mushrooms.
Aged Manchego
Black fruit and structured tannin balance hard sheep cheese.

History

Nos Racines is Château La Liquière's old-vine Carignan tribute, sourced from schist parcels emblematic of the Faugères heritage. The Vidal family bottled the cuvée as a statement of Carignan's place in the appellation.

2008: First vintage of Nos Racines released

Facts

Producer: Château La Liquière · visiting guide
Grapes: Carignan
Classification: AOC Faugères
Oak: Aged in concrete tank and partial old oak; minimal new wood
ABV: 14.0%
Price: €20-30 at retail
Drinking window: 4-12 from vintage
First vintage: 2008
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Nos Racines

What does Nos Racines taste like?

Black cherry, schist minerality, wild thyme and iron on the nose; black fruit, earthy depth, fine grain and structured tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with a long finish.

When should I drink Nos Racines?

Drink between 4 and 12 years from vintage. Old-vine Carignan integrates slowly; allow 45-60 minutes of decanting.

What food pairs with Nos Racines?

Grilled lamb chops is the canonical match; wild mushroom risotto and aged Manchego also work well.

What grapes are in Nos Racines?

100% old-vine Carignan from Faugères schist parcels. The cuvée is a tribute to the heritage variety of the appellation.

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