In the glass
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
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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
- 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.