Mas Onésime is located at La Liquière, one of the 7 small towns that are in the Faugères appellation. History started in 1920, with the grandfather of Olivier Villaneuva, current winemaker and owner who joined the winery in 1999. Olivier started in 2003 a business that offers viticultural services and ended up working with names like Bernard Magrez He created a small company that offers viticultural services, and started to work with names like Bernard Magrez or Michel Rolland.
Presentation
Terroir
Schist
Winemaking
Harvested by hand, sorted and fully de-stemmed
Grapes received by gravity, separate vinification of parcels
Vats are temperature controlled by a cooling system, punching of the cap, pneumatic pressing, 20-25 days maceration period
Ageing in vat to preserve a fresh and crispy profile
Grapes received by gravity, separate vinification of parcels
Vats are temperature controlled by a cooling system, punching of the cap, pneumatic pressing, 20-25 days maceration period
Ageing in vat to preserve a fresh and crispy profile
Varietals
Grenache noir : 70%
Carignan : 10%
Syrah : 10%
Mourvèdre : 10%
Carignan : 10%
Syrah : 10%
Mourvèdre : 10%
Specifications
Advice
Tasting
All the richness of this wine is expressed by its magnificent dark colour with bright tones. The
Grenache brings aromas of spicy candied fruit. Smooth, full and well-balanced on the palate. The
Carignan adds a touch of freshness whilst the low-yield. Syrah brings the aromatic complexity that makes this wine so generous.
Grenache brings aromas of spicy candied fruit. Smooth, full and well-balanced on the palate. The
Carignan adds a touch of freshness whilst the low-yield. Syrah brings the aromatic complexity that makes this wine so generous.
Food pairings
This powerful, well-balanced wine is the ideal partner for many dishes including a shoulder of lamb with thyme, pigeon with grapes, meats in sauce and sweet-savoury combinations such as rabbit with prunes.
