Allegro by Domaine Ollier-Taillefer

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, white flowers, honeysuckle, schist minerality

Palate: pear, almond, saline lift, long mineral finish

Rolle-Roussanne white from Ollier-Taillefer. Surprising freshness and minerality for a Faugères white; unoaked, summer-table-ready.

What it pairs with

Sea bass crudo
Saline lift and white peach echo the dish's freshness.
Grilled langoustines
Long mineral finish meets char-grilled shellfish.
Fresh chèvre
White flowers and honeysuckle balance fresh goat cheese tang.

History

Allegro is the white expression at Ollier-Taillefer. Rolle (Vermentino) and Roussanne unoaked from schist parcels. Surprising in its freshness and minerality, given Faugères's reputation for full-bodied reds.

1998: First Allegro white released

Facts

Producer: Domaine Ollier-Taillefer · visiting guide
Grapes: Rolle, Roussanne
Classification: AOC Faugères
Oak: Aged in stainless steel to preserve aromatics; no oak
ABV: 13.0%
Price: €16-22 at retail
Drinking window: 1-5 from vintage
First vintage: 1998
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Allegro

What does Allegro taste like?

White peach, white flowers, honeysuckle and schist minerality on the nose; pear, almond, saline lift and a long mineral finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with a long finish.

When should I drink Allegro?

Drink between 1 and 5 years from vintage at 10-12 degrees Celsius. The unoaked profile peaks within five years.

What food pairs with Allegro?

Sea bass crudo is the canonical pairing; grilled langoustines and fresh chèvre also work well.

What grapes are in Allegro?

Rolle (Vermentino) and Roussanne, unoaked. A Faugères white from organic schist parcels.

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