Fruit Day 2021
Demeter certified vintage , produced in AOP Faugères by Mas Onésime.
In biodynamic viticulture, " fruit days" are defined as the period when the moon passes in front of the fire constellations, specifically Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. During these fruit days , the wine's aromatic intensity gradually intensifies. This is why this Faugères appellation wine is racked and bottled on a Fruit Day , which is also its name.
Type of soil
Sandstone shale from Faugères, with an average altitude of around 250 metres.
Grapes
55% Cinsault, 45% Syrah.
Average return
30 hectoliters per hectare.
winemaking
Manual harvesting then parcel vinification followed by aging in vats which strives to preserve the freshness and crispness of the wine.
Tasting
If the wine is racked on a fruit day to capture its aromatic peak, it is also recommended for the most discerning tasters to enjoy it during a fruit day phase . Indeed, it is during this phase of the lunar calendar that a wine's nose is at its most expressive and pleasing. For this Jour Fruit cuvée, vinified by Mas Onésime , the aromatic complex is dominated by notes of fresh red fruits, subtly evoking raspberry or crushed strawberry. The palate, which then reaches its optimal point, reconciles freshness and lusciousness, with a genuine expression of varietal aromas that is full of modernity.
Food & wine pairing
Dinner aperitif, sardine rillettes, charcuterie plancha, hummus, beef carpaccio, spaghetti bolognese, bacon omelet, cheese quiche.
AOP Faugeres – Hérault Department – France, Occitanie wine region.
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