In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, cedar, garrigue, sweet spice
Palate: dark fruit, vanilla, thyme, structured tannin
Top-tier Mas Olivier Grande Réserve, the cooperative's flagship Faugères. Extended barrel-ageing; structured and warm.
What it pairs with
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Slow-roasted leg of lamb
Structured tannin handles lamb fat; cedar echoes the herb crust. -
Wild boar daube
Sweet spice meets game's depth. -
Aged Comté
Vanilla and thyme complement mature Comté.
History
Grande Réserve is Mas Olivier's flagship Faugères, sourced from the cooperative's best schist plots. Extended barrel ageing builds structure and depth.
- 2000 — Grande Réserve introduced as cooperative flagship
Facts
- Producer
- Mas Olivier (Les Crus Faugères)
- Grapes
- Syrah, Grenache, Carignan
- Classification
- AOC Faugères
- Oak
- Aged in oak barrels for extended period
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €15-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Mas Olivier Grande Réserve
What does Mas Olivier Grande Réserve taste like?
Black cherry, cedar, garrigue and sweet spice on the nose; dark fruit, vanilla, thyme and structured tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with a long finish.
When should I drink Mas Olivier Grande Réserve?
Drink between 3 and 10 years from vintage. The extended barrel ageing rewards 60 minutes of carafe time.
What food pairs with Mas Olivier Grande Réserve?
Slow-roasted leg of lamb is the canonical match; wild boar daube and aged Comté also work well.
How long is Mas Olivier Grande Réserve aged?
Extended barrel ageing in oak; the cooperative's flagship Faugères selection from the best schist plots.