In the glass
Aroma: red fruit, garrigue, thyme
Palate: raspberry, spice, supple tannin, schist lift
Entry-level red of Ollier-Taillefer. Appealing, flavourful, schist-driven; the everyday Faugères of the estate.
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb chops
Garrigue and thyme echo lamb seasoning; supple tannin handles char. -
Pasta puttanesca
Red fruit and spice match olive-anchovy-tomato. -
Tomme de Savoie
Medium body balances semi-aged cow's cheese.
History
Les Collines is the everyday Faugères of Ollier-Taillefer. Named after the blue hills (Collines Bleues) of the appellation. Available in both red and rosé.
- 1995 — Les Collines bottled as the estate's everyday Faugères
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Ollier-Taillefer
- Grapes
- Carignan, Grenache, Syrah
- Classification
- AOC Faugères
- Oak
- Aged in concrete tank; no oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €12-16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Les Collines
What does Les Collines taste like?
Red fruit, garrigue and thyme on the nose; raspberry, spice, supple tannin and a schist lift on the palate. Medium-bodied with a medium finish.
When should I drink Les Collines?
Drink between 2 and 7 years from vintage. The unoaked wine is approachable young.
What food pairs with Les Collines?
Grilled lamb chops is the canonical match; pasta puttanesca and Tomme de Savoie also work well.
What grapes are in Les Collines?
Carignan, Grenache and Syrah. The everyday Faugères of Ollier-Taillefer.