Les Cocalieres Rouge by Domaine d'Aupilhac

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: red fruit, light spice, garrigue, flint

Palate: red cherry, herbs, fine grain tannin, salt

Single-parcel cuvée from the Cocalieres plateau at 350m altitude; delicate, long and fresh with red fruit and light spice aromas.

What it pairs with

Roast partridge
The wine's freshness and herb register suits delicate game.
Lamb chops with rosemary
Cocalieres' fine tannin carries the lamb without overwhelming.
Wild mushroom risotto
Earthy mushrooms echo the garrigue notes.

History

Cocalieres is a high-altitude plateau parcel at 350m planted in the early 2000s by Sylvain Fadat. The cuvée comes from a single site and shows freshness and fine grain rare in southern Languedoc.

2003: First vintage of Les Cocalieres Rouge
2010: Estate Demeter-certified

Facts

Producer: Domaine d'Aupilhac · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah (40%), Grenache (30%), Mourvedre (30%)
Classification: AOC Languedoc Montpeyroux
Oak: 14 months in barriques and foudres
ABV: 13.5%
Price: EUR 28-38 at retail
Drinking window: 3-12 from vintage
First vintage: 2003
Biodynamic: Demeter Certified
Organic: ECOCERT
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Les Cocalieres Rouge

What does Aupilhac Les Cocalieres Rouge taste like?

Red fruit, light spice, garrigue and flint on the nose; red cherry, herbs and fine-grain tannin on the palate. Medium-bodied with a fresh, long, saline finish.

When should I drink Aupilhac Les Cocalieres Rouge?

Drink between 3 and 12 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 45 minutes in carafe; the wine reaches its peak at 6-8 years.

Where is Aupilhac Les Cocalieres Rouge made?

From the Cocalieres plateau at 350m altitude in Montpeyroux. Sylvain Fadat planted the parcel in the early 2000s for its cool nights and flint soils.

What food pairs with Aupilhac Les Cocalieres Rouge?

Roast partridge is the canonical pairing; the wine's freshness suits delicate game. Lamb chops with rosemary and wild mushroom risotto are equally strong matches.

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