La Fauvette Rouge 2018 is a bold and polished expression of two classic Bordeaux varieties, shaped by biodynamic farming and traditional winemaking. Its juicy red fruit core is framed by mocha, spice, and fine tannins, offering both charm in youth and rewarding development with cellaring.

IGP Côtes du Tarn
50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet-Sauvignon
Drink 2020-2031
Serve 15°C
Alc. 15%

18 months of aging in oak barrels
Vivino 4.3

👃 Aromatic Profile & Palate
Color: Deep, intense purplish-red with strong ruby reflections.
Nose: A complex aromatic profile combining ripe red fruits—blackberry, black cherry, currants—with nuanced notes of cocoa and mocha.
Palate: Structured and frank on entry, supported by fine, melting tannins. Flavors of wild blackberry and gooseberry jelly are enlivened by spicy touches of white and pink peppercorn, and a discreet camphor-like nuance that adds character and length.

🍽 Food Pairings
Especially well-matched with dishes such as duck breast à la Rossini (with honey and raspberry vinegar), ribeye steak, mushroom pizza, or even rich desserts like dark chocolate mousse with red fruit coulis.

🌿 Grape & Terroir
Blend: 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Soil & Location: Vines are planted on clay-limestone soils of the Cordais plateau near Cestayrols, contributing both freshness and structure.
Harvest: Hand-picked with careful selection for optimal ripeness. Late harvesting ensures concentrated flavors and a slightly opulent side.

🏗 Vinification & Aging
Integral vinification: All winemaking steps—including fermentation, maceration, and aging—are carried out in 400 L French oak barrels.
Daily punch-downs (pigeage) are performed manually to enhance color and tannic structure in a gentle way that avoids astringency.
Aging lasts about 18 months in barrel, followed by light filtration before bottling in the spring.

🕰 Aging Potential
Designed for aging—cellaring potential of up to 15 years from the vintage.
Drinking window: 2020–2033, with peak complexity expected over the next 5 years.