In the glass
Aroma: raspberry, white pepper, cinnamon, ginger
Palate: raspberry, gooseberry, warm spice, smoke
Balanced and expressive top cuvée of Aupilhac; cinnamon, white pepper and ginger notes with raspberry and gooseberry fruit. Built to age.
What it pairs with
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Roast leg of lamb with garlic and herbs
La Boda's structure carries the lamb fat and the herbs echo the white pepper. -
Beef tenderloin with peppercorn sauce
Mourvedre's structure and the wine's spice match the peppered crust. -
Aged Comte cheese
The wine's warm spice contrasts the cheese's nuttiness.
History
La Boda is the upper tier of Aupilhac, blending Syrah and Mourvedre with a touch of Carignan from selected parcels. Released only in vintages Sylvain Fadat judges worthy of the label.
- 2001 — First vintage of La Boda released
- 2010 — Demeter biodynamic certification
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine d'Aupilhac
- Grapes
- Syrah (45%), Mourvedre (45%), Carignan (10%)
- Classification
- AOC Languedoc Montpeyroux
- Oak
- 18-20 months in barriques and foudres
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 40-60 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2001
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
- Organic
- ECOCERT
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about La Boda
What does Aupilhac La Boda taste like?
Raspberry, white pepper, cinnamon and ginger on the nose; raspberry, gooseberry, warm spice and smoke on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins, medium acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Aupilhac La Boda?
Drink between 5 and 18 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 90 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 8-12 years.
What grapes are in Aupilhac La Boda?
Syrah and Mourvedre in equal parts (45 percent each) with 10 percent Carignan. Sourced from selected upper-tier parcels in Montpeyroux.
What food pairs with Aupilhac La Boda?
Roast leg of lamb with garlic and herbs is the canonical pairing; the wine's structure carries lamb fat. Beef tenderloin with peppercorn sauce and aged Comte are equally strong matches.