In the glass
Aroma: dark fruit (cherry, blackberry, plum), liquorice, garrigue (thyme), leather, cocoa
Palate: silky texture, bright acidity, long finish
Grenache-led tribute to the family home's yellow facade. Supple, syrupy, with a fine spice and leather register from 15 months in foudres and Burgundian barrels.
What it pairs with
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Roast pork loin with herbs
Silky texture and leather notes meet roast pork and sage. -
Wild mushroom risotto
Cocoa and garrigue find earthy depth in mushrooms. -
Aged Tomme
Bright acidity and long finish complement hard semi-aged cheese.
History
La Maison Jaune owes its name to the colour of the family home at Faugères. The cuvée pays homage to old Grenache vines on schist; aged 15 months in foudres and Burgundian barrels.
- 2000 — First vintage of La Maison Jaune released
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Bardi d'Alquier
- Grapes
- Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan
- Classification
- AOC Faugères
- Oak
- Aged 15 months in foudres and Burgundy-style barrels
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €20-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about La Maison Jaune
What does La Maison Jaune taste like?
Dark fruit (cherry, blackberry, plum), liquorice, garrigue thyme, leather and cocoa on the nose; silky texture, bright acidity and a long finish on the palate.
When should I drink La Maison Jaune?
Drink between 3 and 12 years from vintage. Carafe 45-60 minutes for younger bottles.
What food pairs with La Maison Jaune?
Roast pork loin with herbs is the canonical match; wild mushroom risotto and aged Tomme also work well.
How long is La Maison Jaune aged?
15 months in foudres (large oak vessels) and Burgundy-style barrels; the cuvée is Grenache-led with Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan completing the blend.