L'Orphée by Mas Foulaquier

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red cherry, blueberry, garrigue, fresh herbs

Palate: raspberry, thyme, fine tannin, mineral lift

Biodynamic Grenache-Syrah from Mas Foulaquier, vinified without added yeasts or sulphites. Aged in concrete and amphora; fresh, mineral, energy-driven.

What it pairs with

Magret de canard
Cherry and herbal lift meet duck breast's fat; medium tannin handles the char.
Aubergine grilled with miso
Mineral lift and fine tannin find harmony with charred aubergine umami.
Pélardon goat cheese
Fresh tang of Cévennes goat cheese balances the wine's medium body.

History

Mas Foulaquier produces natural wines under biodynamic farming since 1999, certified Demeter and Ecocert. L'Orphée is a Grenache-Syrah cuvée vinified with traditional methods and minimal intervention.

1999: Mas Foulaquier founded by Pierre Jequier and Blandine Chauchat as a biodynamic estate
2006: Estate certified Demeter (biodynamic) and Ecocert (organic)

Facts

Producer: Mas Foulaquier · visiting guide
Grapes: Grenache, Syrah
Classification: AOC Pic Saint-Loup
Oak: Aged in concrete tank and amphora; no new oak, minimal sulphur
ABV: 14.0%
Price: €20-30 at retail
Drinking window: 2-10 from vintage
First vintage: 2003
Biodynamic: Demeter Certified
Organic: ECOCERT
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about L'Orphée

What does L'Orphée taste like?

Red cherry, blueberry, garrigue and fresh herbs on the nose; raspberry, thyme, fine tannin and mineral lift on the palate. Medium-bodied with a medium finish.

When should I drink L'Orphée?

Drink between 2 and 10 years from vintage. Best at 14-16 degrees Celsius for the fresh aromatics; carafe briefly to clear the unsulphured nose.

What food pairs with L'Orphée?

Magret de canard is the canonical match; grilled aubergine with miso and Pélardon goat cheese also work well.

Is L'Orphée biodynamic?

Yes - Mas Foulaquier is certified Demeter biodynamic and Ecocert organic. L'Orphée is vinified without added yeasts or sulphites.

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