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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roast rack of lamb with herbs
Firm tannins and mineral depth match the richness of rack of lamb. -
Grilled beef sirloin
Concentration and dark fruit complement prime grilled beef.
How to serve Mas Igneus FA206
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast rack of lamb with herbs, Grilled beef sirloin. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Mas Igneus FA206 is the prestige wine from the Mas Igneus estate in Gratallops. The estate takes its name from the volcanic (igneous) rock that characterises the terroir. FA206 refers to the vineyard plot designation.
- 2002: First vintage of Mas Igneus FA206 as the prestige wine
Facts
- Producer
- Mas Igneus · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- 16 months in French oak, new and used
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- €45-70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
Frequently asked about Mas Igneus FA206
What does Mas Igneus FA206 taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish.
When should I drink Mas Igneus FA206?
Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Mas Igneus FA206?
Roast rack of lamb with herbs is the canonical pairing; Grilled beef sirloin is the other strong match. Firm tannins and mineral depth match the richness of rack of lamb.
What grapes are in Mas Igneus FA206?
The blend is Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.
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