In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, garrigue, warm spice, graphite
Palate: black fruit, wild herbs, structured tannin, savoury
Powerful, well-balanced Languedoc red from Domaine de la Marfee's Gres de Montpellier vineyards; biodynamic with structured fruit and mineral spine.
What it pairs with
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Beef tenderloin with peppercorn sauce
Les Gamines' structured tannins meet the peppered crust. -
Veal stew with mushrooms
The wine's savoury depth complements veal and forest mushrooms. -
Pasta with wild boar ragu
The wine's warm spice and structure carry gamey wild boar.
History
Domaine de la Marfee was founded in 1997 by Thierry and Francoise Hasard near Murviel-les-Montpellier. Les Gamines is the estate's principal Gres de Montpellier red, biodynamic since the early 2000s.
- 1997 — Estate founded by Thierry and Francoise Hasard
- 2005 — Biodynamic conversion underway
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de la Marfee
- Grapes
- Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Carignan
- Classification
- AOC Languedoc Gres de Montpellier
- Oak
- 18 months in barriques and foudres
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 22-32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1997
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ECOCERT
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Les Gamines
What does Domaine de la Marfee Les Gamines taste like?
Dark cherry, garrigue, warm spice and graphite on the nose; black fruit, wild herbs and structured tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins, medium acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Domaine de la Marfee Les Gamines?
Drink between 3 and 12 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 60-90 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 6-9 years.
What classification does Les Gamines have?
AOC Languedoc Gres de Montpellier - the Montpellier sandstone sub-appellation of the broader Languedoc AOC.
What food pairs with Domaine de la Marfee Les Gamines?
Beef tenderloin with peppercorn sauce is the canonical pairing; the wine's structured tannins meet the peppered crust. Veal stew with mushrooms and pasta with wild boar ragu are equally strong matches.