In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark cherry, garrigue, leather, spice

Palate: plum, savoury, warm spice, fine tannin

Gold-medalled upper-tier Terrasses du Larzac of Mas Conscience; four-variety blend with Mourvedre adding structure.

What it pairs with

  • Roast beef with herb crust
    Mourvedre's spine carries the beef and the herb crust echoes garrigue.
  • Cassoulet
    The Languedoc classic pairs with Mas Conscience's structured red.
  • Aged sheep cheese
    Salt-and-nut sheep cheese contrasts the wine's leather notes.

History

La Conscience is the upper-tier Terrasses du Larzac of Mas Conscience, a four-variety blend that adds Mourvedre to the Syrah-Grenache-Cinsault base. Awarded gold medals at the 2023 Concours de la Vallee de l'Herault and Concours de Terre de Vins.

  1. 2008 — First vintage of La Conscience
  2. 2023 — Gold medal Concours de Terre de Vins

Facts

Producer
Mas Conscience
Grapes
Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvedre
Classification
AOC Terrasses du Larzac
Oak
18-24 months in barriques and foudres
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 22-32 at retail
Drinking window
4-12 from vintage
First vintage
2008
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about La Conscience

What does Mas Conscience La Conscience taste like?

Dark cherry, garrigue, leather and spice on the nose; plum, savoury notes, warm spice and fine tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with medium tannins and a long finish.

When should I drink Mas Conscience La Conscience?

Drink between 4 and 12 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 60 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 6-9 years.

What grapes are in Mas Conscience La Conscience?

A four-variety Languedoc blend: Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvedre. Mourvedre adds the wine's structural spine.

What food pairs with Mas Conscience La Conscience?

Roast beef with herb crust is the canonical pairing; Mourvedre's spine carries the beef. Cassoulet and aged sheep cheese are equally strong matches.

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