Domaine de Lauzieres Equinoxe by Domaine de Lauzieres

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 4 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: wild herbs, black cherry, violet, black pepper

Palate: blackcurrant, garrigue, graphite, iron

Demeter biodynamic Les Baux red built around Syrah from old-vine parcels. Low-sulfite, concrete-egg and old-foudre raised; the estate's most expressive cuvee.

What it pairs with

Roast leg of lamb with rosemary Firm tannin frames the lamb fat; garrigue notes echo the herb crust.More wines for lamb →
Wild boar civet Game and the wine's tobacco-and-iron register share Provencal heritage.More wines for wild boar →
Aged Tomme de Provence Sheep's milk Provencal tomme picks up the wine's salt and black pepper register.More wines for cheese →

History

Lauzieres has been farmed organically since planting and certified Demeter biodynamic since 2015. Equinoxe is the estate's prestige red, drawn from old-vine Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre and aged with minimal sulfites in concrete eggs and old foudres.

1990Estate planted under organic agriculture from inception
2015Demeter biodynamic certification

Facts

Producer: Domaine de Lauzieres · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre
Classification: Les Baux-de-Provence AOC
Oak: Aged in concrete eggs and old oak demi-muids for 18 months, minimal sulfites
ABV: 14.0%
Price: EUR 28 to 42 at retail
Drinking window: 4-15 from vintage
First vintage: 2005
Biodynamic: Demeter Certified
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Domaine de Lauzieres Equinoxe

What does Domaine de Lauzieres Equinoxe taste like?

Wild herbs, black cherry, violet and black pepper on the nose; blackcurrant, garrigue, graphite and iron on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins and a long savoury finish.

When should I drink Domaine de Lauzieres Equinoxe?

Drink between 4 and 15 years from vintage. The concrete-egg and foudre ageing with minimal sulfites gives cellar potential; younger bottles benefit from 60 minutes of decanting.

Is Domaine de Lauzieres Equinoxe vegan?

Yes. Lauzieres is Demeter biodynamic and uses no animal-derived fining agents; sulfites are kept minimal.

What food pairs with Domaine de Lauzieres Equinoxe?

Roast leg of lamb with rosemary is the canonical pairing. Wild boar civet and aged Tomme de Provence are equally strong matches.

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