La Boda by Domaine d'Aupilhac

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 18 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 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: 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

Roast leg of lamb with garlic and herbs La Boda's structure carries the lamb fat and the herbs echo the white pepper.More wines for lamb →
Beef tenderloin with peppercorn sauce Mourvedre's structure and the wine's spice match the peppered crust.More wines for beef and red meat →
Aged Comte cheese The wine's warm spice contrasts the cheese's nuttiness.More wines for aged hard cheese →

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.

2001First vintage of La Boda released
2010Demeter biodynamic certification

Facts

Producer: Domaine d'Aupilhac · visiting guide
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.