Mas du Colombel Faugeres 2020

Tasting Notes

A rich blend of Grenache Noir (30%), Syrah (25%), Carignan (25%) and Mourvedre (20%).

Moody, complex and brooding, this is a superb wine. The nose is loaded with mineral and blackberry notes. Purple violets, black forest cake, cocoa nibs abound on the nose, backed by dark juicy black raspberries. Full and firmly structured in the mouth with notes of pepper, tea, smoked meat and black fruit on the palate. Generously juicy on the palate, it exudes youthful fruit backed by terroir-influenced notes. The tannins are structured and lightly sinewy yet soft all at once. Old World in style, with evident fruit purity and provenance of place.

Full-bodied red wines like Mas du Colombel beg for rich foods to absorb the voluptuous tannin.

Food Pairings

Look for meats with lots of umami like beef short ribs, pork shoulder, BBQ, lamb, rabbit, pork sausage and veal. The spices that complement the floral character in Syrah & Mourvèdre are regional spices found in South of France such as lavender, rosemary and thyme.