In the glass
Aroma: red plum, garrigue, spice, warm earth
Palate: cherry, wild herb, fresh tannin, savoury
Mas Conscience's lead Terrasses du Larzac cuvée, drawing on the oldest Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault plots of the estate.
What it pairs with
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Lamb skewers with rosemary
L'Eveil's herb register matches grilled rosemary lamb. -
Saucisson-mushroom pasta
The wine's savoury depth carries forest mushroom. -
Pelardon goat cheese
The local goat cheese matches the wine's wild-herb lift.
History
L'Eveil is the flagship Terrasses du Larzac cuvée of Mas Conscience at Saint-Jean-de-Fos. The estate is organic-certified since 2012 and continues to convert toward biodynamic practice.
- 2010 — First vintage of L'Eveil
- 2012 — Estate certified organic
Facts
- Producer
- Mas Conscience
- Grapes
- Syrah (45%), Grenache (45%), Cinsault (10%)
- Classification
- AOC Terrasses du Larzac
- Oak
- 18-24 months in truncated cone-shaped wooden vats
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 18-26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about L'Eveil
What does Mas Conscience L'Eveil taste like?
Red plum, garrigue, spice and warm earth on the nose; cherry, wild herb, fresh tannin and savoury notes on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium tannins, medium acidity and a savoury finish.
When should I drink Mas Conscience L'Eveil?
Drink between 3 and 10 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 45 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 5-8 years.
What grapes are in Mas Conscience L'Eveil?
Forty-five percent Syrah, 45 percent Grenache and 10 percent Cinsault. Drawn from the oldest plots of these three varieties on the estate.
What food pairs with Mas Conscience L'Eveil?
Lamb skewers with rosemary is the canonical pairing; the wine's herb register matches grilled rosemary lamb. Saucisson-mushroom pasta and Pelardon goat cheese are equally strong matches.