Mas Olivier Expression by Mas Olivier (Les Crus Faugères)

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2022: best 2024 to 2030.

vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

Critic	Vintage	Score
Hachette reviewed 2025	2022	1/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark fruit, vanilla, smoke, garrigue

Palate: blackberry, thyme, thick but melted tannin

Mid-tier Mas Olivier Faugères, the cooperative's barrel-aged cuvée. Generous and warm with smoky and vanilla notes from a year-long barrel ageing.

What it pairs with

Slow-braised lamb shanks
Thick tannin and vanilla register meet slow-cooked lamb.
Beef daube provençale
Smoke and dark fruit pair with slow-braised beef.
Aged Tomme
Vanilla and thyme complement hard cheese.

History

Mas Olivier Expression is the cooperative's mid-tier selection - grapes harvested separately by variety on different dates for the homogeneous blend, then aged 12 months in oak. Each variety is selected for the best 'expression' of the Faugères schist terroir.

2010: First vintage of Mas Olivier Expression released
2025: Mas Olivier Expression 2022 receives one star in Guide Hachette des Vins 2025

Facts

Producer: Mas Olivier (Les Crus Faugères) · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan
Classification: AOC Faugères
Oak: Aged 12 months in oak barrels
ABV: 14.0%
Price: €14-18 at retail
Drinking window: 2-8 from vintage
First vintage: 2010
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Mas Olivier Expression

What does Mas Olivier Expression taste like?

Dark fruit, vanilla, smoke and garrigue on the nose; blackberry, thyme and thick but melted tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with a long finish.

When should I drink Mas Olivier Expression?

Drink between 2 and 8 years from vintage. The 12-month barrel ageing gives more longevity than the entry Mas Olivier.

What food pairs with Mas Olivier Expression?

Slow-braised lamb shanks is the canonical match; beef daube provençale and aged Tomme also work well.

How long is Mas Olivier Expression aged?

12 months in oak barrels, after the individual varieties have been harvested separately and blended for terroir expression.

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