Mas Olivier Grande Réserve by Mas Olivier (Les Crus Faugères)

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

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

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) · visiting guide
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.

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