Qu'es Aquo by Mas Cal Demoura

Structure

Bodymedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 3 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs3 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium acidityDryMedium finish

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

Bouillabaisse The wine's saline iodine note matches the saffron-and-fish stew.More wines for shellfish and oysters →
Grilled prawns Saignée rosé carries the shellfish without overpowering.More wines for prawns and shrimp →
Provencal vegetable tart Wild-herb lift suits ratatouille-style flavours.More wines for vegetables and salads →

With cheese

Pélardon Our pick A young Pélardon is lactic and lightly hazelnut. A dry rosé from stainless steel, with no oak, has the acidity to freshen the palate and enough red-fruit body that the goat cheese is not left tasting chalky.

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.

2008First vintage of Qu'es Aquo
2015Vincent and Isabelle Goumard take over the estate

Facts

Producer: Mas Cal Demoura · visiting guide
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.