Château Fabre Gasparets, La Serre, AOC Corbières-Boutenac, Rouge, 2021

Presentation

Presentation
La Serre, a limited edition of 3,500 bottles, is a pure expression of the Corbières, harvested at full ripeness and aged in tank for exceptional finesse.
Terroir
Clay-limestone and rolled pebbles. Altitude 75m.
Harvest
Handpicking, transported in small crates and carefully checked on a sorting table.
Winemaking
Grapes carefully destemmed without crushing, sorted and macerated into small tanks for 25 days.
Ageing
12 months in French oak barrels and 160L terracotta jars for the Carignan.
Varietals
Mourvèdre : 45%
Carignan : 40%
Syrah : 15%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14,5 % vol.
Yield : 25 hL/ha
Age of vines : About 30 years old
Contains sulphites.
AB Agriculture Biologique
Haute Valeur Environnementale
BioED

Advice

Serving
18 °C
Ageing potential
more than 10 years
Tasting
Beautiful dark color.
Powerful and spicy nose.
Rich mouthfeel, silky, vanilla pod with a hint of orange zest. Long and rich.
Food pairings
Refined cuisine, stewed game or woodcock.

Reviews

92/100
"A scented nose with mulberries, dark plums, dried herbs, bark, black pepper and some cloves. It’s medium-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Round with good volume on the mid-palate and the finish is full of vitality and vibrant spices. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold."