In the glass
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
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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
- 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.