Mas Olivier by Mas Olivier (Les Crus Faugères)

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 6 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red fruit, garrigue, spice

Palate: raspberry, thyme, supple tannin

The everyday Mas Olivier Faugères, the entry red of the Faugères cooperative. Approachable, schist-driven, available in bottle and bag-in-box.

What it pairs with

Grilled merguez and ratatouille
Spicy red fruit meets sausage and summer vegetables.
Pizza with herbs and olives
Garrigue and supple tannin meet wood-fired pizza.
Soft cheese platter
Medium body works across a varied cheese selection.

History

Les Crus Faugères is the only cooperative in Faugères, founded 1959. It accounts for half the appellation's production, with 900 hectares under management. The Mas Olivier brand launched in 1995 as the cooperative's everyday Faugères.

1959: Faugères cooperative founded
1995: Mas Olivier brand launched

Facts

Producer: Mas Olivier (Les Crus Faugères) · visiting guide
Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre
Classification: AOC Faugères
Oak: Aged in concrete tank; minimal oak
ABV: 13.5%
Price: €10-14 at retail
Drinking window: 1-6 from vintage
First vintage: 1995
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Mas Olivier

What does Mas Olivier taste like?

Red fruit, garrigue and spice on the nose; raspberry, thyme and supple tannin on the palate. Medium-bodied with a medium finish.

When should I drink Mas Olivier?

Drink within 1 to 6 years of vintage. Designed for everyday Faugères drinking; brief carafe is enough.

What food pairs with Mas Olivier?

Grilled merguez and ratatouille is the canonical match; pizza with herbs and olives and a soft cheese platter also work well.

What grapes are in Mas Olivier?

The classic Faugères red blend of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Mourvèdre, sourced across the cooperative's schist parcels.

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