In the glass
Aroma: strawberry, white peach, sea salt, wild herbs
Palate: strawberry, grapefruit, saline, fresh
Gastronomic Languedoc rosé made by saignée: fruity and approachable with good length, a sparkling freshness and a distinctive iodine note.
What it pairs with
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Bouillabaisse
The wine's saline iodine note matches the saffron-and-fish stew. -
Grilled prawns
Saignée rosé carries the shellfish without overpowering. -
Provencal vegetable tart
Wild-herb lift suits ratatouille-style flavours.
History
Qu'es Aquo (Occitan for 'what is this?') is the saignée rosé of Mas Cal Demoura, a serious gastronomic style rather than a poolside pink. Made by bleeding off rosé during the early stages of the red-wine fermentation.
- 2008 — First vintage of Qu'es Aquo
- 2015 — Vincent and Isabelle Goumard take over the estate
Facts
- Producer
- Mas Cal Demoura
- Grapes
- Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvedre
- Classification
- AOC Languedoc
- Oak
- stainless steel, no oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 14-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Qu'es Aquo
What does Mas Cal Demoura Qu'es Aquo taste like?
Strawberry, white peach, sea salt and wild herbs on the nose; strawberry, grapefruit and a saline finish on the palate. Medium-bodied, medium acidity and a fresh, gastronomic style.
When should I drink Mas Cal Demoura Qu'es Aquo?
Drink within 1 to 3 years from vintage. Pull the cork without decanting; serve cool but not ice-cold.
What grapes are in Mas Cal Demoura Qu'es Aquo?
A Grenache-led saignée blend with Cinsault and Mourvedre. The wine is bled off during the early stages of the red-wine fermentation rather than direct-pressed.
What food pairs with Mas Cal Demoura Qu'es Aquo?
Bouillabaisse is the canonical pairing; the wine's saline iodine note matches the saffron-and-fish stew. Grilled prawns and Provencal vegetable tart are equally strong matches.