Les Bastides d'Alquier by Domaine Bardi d'Alquier

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark fruit, violet, black pepper, cedar

Palate: black fruit, spice, tobacco, structured tannin

80% Syrah from old altitude vines on Faugères schist. Aged 18 months in barrel with 30-40% new oak. Spicy, structured, classic.

What it pairs with

Slow-braised beef short rib
Structured tannin meets braised beef; cedar and tobacco echo slow-cooked depth.
Roast leg of lamb
Black pepper and dark fruit pair with roast lamb and rosemary.
Aged Comté
Spice and structured tannin balance Comté's nutty crystals.

History

Gilbert Alquier first planted Syrah from massal selection in 1960. His son Jean-Michel founded the estate in its modern form; in 2018 Sophie and Thibaud Bardi de Fourtou joined, and the estate became Bardi d'Alquier. Les Bastides is the Syrah flagship from old altitude plots.

1960: Gilbert Alquier plants Syrah from massal selection
1989: First vintage of Les Bastides under Jean-Michel Alquier
2018: Sophie and Thibaud Bardi de Fourtou join Jean-Michel Alquier; estate becomes Bardi d'Alquier

Facts

Producer: Domaine Bardi d'Alquier · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah (80%), Grenache, Mourvèdre
Classification: AOC Faugères
Oak: Aged 18 months in French oak barrels, 30-40% new
ABV: 14.0%
Price: €35-50 at retail
Drinking window: 5-15 from vintage
First vintage: 1989
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Les Bastides d'Alquier

What does Les Bastides d'Alquier taste like?

Dark fruit, violet, black pepper and cedar on the nose; black fruit, spice, tobacco and structured tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with a long finish.

When should I drink Les Bastides d'Alquier?

Drink between 5 and 15 years from vintage. The 18-month barrel ageing with 30-40% new oak gives the wine structure for the cellar.

What food pairs with Les Bastides d'Alquier?

Slow-braised beef short rib is the canonical match; roast leg of lamb and aged Comté also work well.

How long is Les Bastides d'Alquier aged?

18 months in French oak barrels, 30-40% new oak. The cuvée comes from old altitude Syrah plots planted in the 1960s.

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