Lou Maset by Domaine d'Aupilhac

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 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

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red cherry, raspberry, Mediterranean herbs, flowers

Palate: cherry, raspberry, silky tannin, fresh finish

Mouth-wateringly fresh, fruity entry red of Aupilhac; silky tannins, juicy red fruit and Mediterranean herb lift.

What it pairs with

Charcuterie board Lou Maset's fresh fruit and silky tannin make it the everyday charcuterie wine.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
Pissaladiere The wine's silky structure carries the salty anchovy and onion of the Languedoc classic.More wines for pizza →
Tomato and fresh goat cheese tart Cinsault's herb lift matches the tomato acidity.More wines for lamb →

With cheese

Pélardon Our pick accords-mets-vins.fr advises light, low-tannin reds for Pélardon, such as a young Saint-Chinian or a lightly extracted Faugères, and warns that a powerful or oaky red crushes it. A medium-bodied red raised mostly in concrete or old wood, with supple tannin, keeps the goat's milk in view.

History

Lou Maset (the little farmhouse in Occitan) is the entry red of Aupilhac, designed for everyday drinking from younger vines. Bottled under the basic Languedoc AOC.

1995First vintage of Lou Maset
2010Demeter biodynamic certification

Facts

Producer: Domaine d'Aupilhac · visiting guide
Grapes: Cinsault (40%), Grenache (30%), Mourvedre (20%), Carignan (10%)
Classification: AOC Languedoc
Oak: concrete vats and stainless steel; no new oak
ABV: 13.0%
Price: EUR 12-18 at retail
Drinking window: 1-5 from vintage
First vintage: 1995
Biodynamic: Demeter Certified
Organic: ECOCERT
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Lou Maset

What does Aupilhac Lou Maset taste like?

Red cherry, raspberry, Mediterranean herbs and flowers on the nose; cherry, raspberry and silky tannin on the palate. Medium-bodied with low tannin, medium acidity and a fresh finish.

When should I drink Aupilhac Lou Maset?

Drink within 1 to 5 years from vintage. The wine is built to drink young: pull the cork without decanting.

What grapes are in Aupilhac Lou Maset?

A Cinsault-led blend with Grenache, Mourvedre and Carignan. Bottled under the basic AOC Languedoc.

What food pairs with Aupilhac Lou Maset?

A charcuterie board is the canonical pairing; the wine's fresh fruit and silky tannin make it an everyday match. Pissaladiere and tomato-goat-cheese tart are equally strong matches.