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Chateau de la Liquiere, Faugeres, Amandiers Rouge, 2021
An unoaked blend of half Syrah with 20% of Grenache and Carignan and 10% Mourvèdre. Fascinating, extravagant scent of red grapes grown on schist. Forward, luscious red fruit. Open and stimulating, it’s a great introduction to the... Read More
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ColourRed
RegionLanguedoc-Roussillon
Sub RegionFaugeres
GrowerChateau de la Liquiere
Grape VarietySyrah, Grenache & Carignan
Vintage2021
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
MethodOrganic
CodeLIQ221
Languedoc-Roussillon
There’s something very complete about our annual offer of wines from the Languedoc and Roussillon: with whites, rosés and reds, and wonderful fortified wines, the Vins Doux Naturels which are such a speciality of the region, there should be something for all tastes. Secondly, there are wines for every budget; at every level we believe these wines continue to offer terrific...
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Carignan
Carignan is the grape which really distinguishes the red wines of the Languedoc and Roussillon from those of the southern Rhône (in the latter Grenache is ubiquitous and dominant, and Syrah and Mourvèdre are the preferred blending grapes).
It has been a much maligned grape. For example Jancis Robinson’s Oxford Companion to Wine thunders: "Carignan,...
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Chateau de la Liquiere, Faugeres, Amandiers Rouge, 2021
An unoaked blend of half Syrah with 20% of Grenache and Carignan and 10% Mourvèdre. Fascinating, extravagant scent of red grapes grown on schist. Forward, luscious red fruit. Open and stimulating, it’s a great introduction to the reds at this top Faugères estate. Now-2025
Simon's choice of what to drink at home: "Wines from grapes grown on pure schist, a metamorphic rock, often display a distinctive, high-toned scent and taste, and it’s most apparent in unoaked wines like this Syrah-based blend. Summer puddingy, with the bite of blueberries and redcurrants, it’s a pure taste of the south".
Great choice of good-value wines in the January sales. The website is really easy to use to make up an order. Delivery, as is often the case, was within 24 hours and, as usual, was well-packed.Read More
I've bought a couple of cases recently, and many more in years gone by, and have really enjoyed their selection. They have a good range of interesting wines from some classic and some more…Read More
Judging by the wines I have had, someone is doing a very good job in selecting the wines to put before the public, and at a very fair price. Delivery from online purchases as also been quick and…Read More
Great company with good service and good prices. Highly recommended.Read More
One of my favourite independents. Been enjoying these special wines for more than 10 years. Always interesting choices, and always great value in the sales!Read More
This was yet another quick and painless transaction, as I have come to expect from SV&S.Read More
