Cuvee Aupilhac by Domaine d'Aupilhac

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 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 above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark cherry, garrigue, iron, leather

Palate: black plum, wild herbs, graphite, warm spice

The estate red of Sylvain Fadat, drawn from the Aupilhac lieu-dit at Montpeyroux. Mourvedre-led with great complexity on the nose and palate.

What it pairs with

Slow-braised lamb shoulder The wine's iron-and-leather depth meets the slow-cooked lamb's gamey richness.More wines for lamb →
Saucisson and Pelardon goat cheese board Mourvedre's wild-herb register lifts Languedoc charcuterie and goat cheese.More wines for sausages →
Mushroom and beef stew Earthy garrigue notes echo the mushroom and the cuvée's firm tannins carry the beef.More wines for beef stew →

History

Sylvain Fadat created Domaine d'Aupilhac in 1989 in Montpeyroux. The Aupilhac cuvée is the estate red, blending the four Languedoc varieties from the namesake Aupilhac vineyard.

1989Sylvain Fadat founds Domaine d'Aupilhac at Montpeyroux
2010Demeter biodynamic certification granted

Facts

Producer: Domaine d'Aupilhac · visiting guide
Grapes: Mourvedre (39%), Carignan (28%), Syrah (20%), Grenache (10%), Cinsault (3%)
Classification: AOC Languedoc Montpeyroux
Oak: 18 months in foudres and used barriques
ABV: 14.0%
Price: EUR 18-26 at retail
Drinking window: 3-12 from vintage
First vintage: 1989
Biodynamic: Demeter Certified
Organic: ECOCERT
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Cuvee Aupilhac

What does Aupilhac Cuvee taste like?

Dark cherry, garrigue, iron and leather on the nose; black plum, wild herbs and warm spice on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins, medium acidity and a long savoury finish.

When should I drink Aupilhac Cuvee?

Drink between 3 and 12 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 60-90 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 7-10 years.

What grapes are in Aupilhac Cuvee?

Mourvedre-led: 39 percent Mourvedre, 28 percent Carignan, 20 percent Syrah, 10 percent Grenache and 3 percent Cinsault. From the namesake Aupilhac lieu-dit at Montpeyroux.

What food pairs with Aupilhac Cuvee?

Slow-braised lamb shoulder is the canonical pairing; the wine's iron-and-leather depth meets the gamey richness. Saucisson with Pelardon and mushroom-beef stew are equally strong matches.