Presentation
Presentation
While Château de Luc is the signature of the Fabre family, Château Fabre-Gasparets is its flagship, a great fine wine, aged in AOC Boutenac, a classified cru of Languedoc.
Terroir
High rocky terraces of Riss, quartz and calcareous. Altitude 75m.
Harvest
Handpicking, to select the finest bunches. De-stemmed to limit tannins. Crushed grapes to homogenize.
Winemaking
Maceration for around 20 days with destemming for the Syrah and Mourvèdre, with regular pumpingover. Whole-grain vinification for the Carignan. Blending is done before ageing.
Ageing
12 months in (85%) barrel and (15%) alternative aging over 12 months, 250L with truncated-cone tank, eggs and 160L jars.
Varietals
Carignan : 40%
Mourvèdre : 34%
Syrah : 26%
Mourvèdre : 34%
Syrah : 26%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14 % vol.
Yield : 35 hL/ha
Age of vines : About 20 years old
Contains sulphites.
Advice
Serving
16/18 °C
Ageing potential
8 to 10 years minimum
Tasting
Very intense ruby color.
Intensely spicy nose, with aromas of Morello cherry.
Great aromatic complexity, black fruit and spices. Long and rich.
Intensely spicy nose, with aromas of Morello cherry.
Great aromatic complexity, black fruit and spices. Long and rich.
Food pairings
Paired with duck breast, or Burgundy beef stew.
Reviews
"Aromas of blackberries, currants, dried herbs, bark and some black earth, too. Full-bodied with chalky tannins. Rich and well-structured with a powdery texture towards the berry-like finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold."
