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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 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 above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: black fruit, thyme, balsamic, garrigue

Palate: blackberry, spice, fine tannin, schist minerality

Syrah-Grenache from altitude vines at 300-400m on Faugères schist. Balsamic and herbal lift; Syrah's strength tempered by Grenache's generosity.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Pélardon Our pick accords-mets-vins.fr advises light, low-tannin reds for Pélardon, such as a young Saint-Chinian or a lightly extracted Faugères, and warns that a powerful or oaky red crushes it. A medium-bodied red raised mostly in concrete or old wood, with supple tannin, keeps the goat's milk in view.

History

Adèle Arnaud and Olivier Gil settled in Faugères in 2014 after gaining experience with several renowned French winemakers. The cuvées at Mas Lou are named after their travels; Aksou comes from their South American journey. Estate began transition to organic farming in 2019.

  1. 2014Adèle Arnaud and Olivier Gil establish Mas Lou in Faugères
  2. 2019Transition to organic farming begins

Facts

Producer
Mas Lou · visiting guide
Grapes
Syrah, Grenache
Classification
AOC Faugères
Oak
Aged in concrete tank; minimal oak
ABV
14.0%
Price
€16-22 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
2015
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Aksou

What does Aksou taste like?

Black fruit, thyme, balsamic and garrigue on the nose; blackberry, spice, fine tannin and schist minerality on the palate. Medium-bodied with a medium finish.

When should I drink Aksou?

Drink between 2 and 8 years from vintage. The wine is approachable young; brief carafe brings the balsamic lift forward.

What food pairs with Aksou?

Grilled lamb skewers is the canonical match; pissaladière and aged Tomme also work well.

What grapes are in Aksou?

Syrah from altitude plantings at 300-400m, blended with Grenache. Syrah leads, Grenache adds generosity.

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