In the glass
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
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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
- 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.