La Conscience by Mas Conscience

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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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.

2008: First vintage of La Conscience
2023: Gold medal Concours de Terre de Vins

Facts

Producer: Mas Conscience · visiting guide
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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