Le Rollier by Mas Foulaquier

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red plum, lavender, garrigue, rose petal

Palate: raspberry, thyme, fine grain, silky tannin

Named after the blue roller bird that frequents the Pic Saint-Loup garrigue, this Grenache-led cuvée is the most approachable Foulaquier red. Floral, fresh, fine-tannin.

What it pairs with

Roast lamb with thyme
Lavender and garrigue echo the lamb's herbs; silky tannin handles the fat.
Pissaladière
Rose petal and fine fruit meet caramelised onion and anchovy.
Soft sheep cheese
Fine grain and floral lift complement young sheep cheese.

History

Le Rollier comes from a steep clay-limestone south/south-east parcel and is named after the blue roller bird (Coracias garrulus) common in the southern garrigue. Biodynamic from inception.

2002: First vintage of Le Rollier released

Facts

Producer: Mas Foulaquier · visiting guide
Grapes: Grenache (60%), Syrah (40%)
Classification: AOC Pic Saint-Loup
Oak: Aged in concrete tank and amphora; no new oak, minimal sulphur
ABV: 14.0%
Price: €18-25 at retail
Drinking window: 2-8 from vintage
First vintage: 2002
Biodynamic: Demeter Certified
Organic: ECOCERT
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Le Rollier

What does Le Rollier taste like?

Red plum, lavender, garrigue and rose petal on the nose; raspberry, thyme, fine grain and silky tannin on the palate. Medium-bodied with a medium finish.

When should I drink Le Rollier?

Drink between 2 and 8 years from vintage. Best at 14-16 degrees Celsius; a brief carafe brings the floral aromatics forward.

What food pairs with Le Rollier?

Roast lamb with thyme is the canonical match; pissaladière and soft sheep cheese also work well.

What grapes are in Le Rollier?

60% Grenache and 40% Syrah from a steep south/south-east clay-limestone parcel at Mas Foulaquier.

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