Mas Gabinele Rarissime Faugères 2014

Description

A serious effort that has an almost Bordeaux like structure and austerity, the 2014 Faugeres Rarissime is made from 90% Syrah and 10% Grenache that saw a long maceration and aging in new oak casks. It's deep ruby color (it's almost black at the center) is followed by a rich, layered bouquet of blackcurrants, lead pencil shavings, cedary spice and hints of leather. Rich, full-bodied, gorgeously concentrated and textured, with a stacked mid-palate and impeccable balance, I suspect it's one of the handful of top wines in the vintage. Drink Date: 2018-2026. Score - 95. (Jeb Dunnuck, robertparker.com, April 28, 2017)

Tasting Notes

A serious effort that has an almost Bordeaux like structure and austerity, the 2014 Faugeres Rarissime is made from 90% Syrah and 10% Grenache that saw a long maceration and aging in new oak casks. It's deep ruby color (it's almost black at the center) is followed by a rich, layered bouquet of blackcurrants, lead pencil shavings, cedary spice and hints of leather. Rich, full-bodied, gorgeously concentrated and textured, with a stacked mid-palate and impeccable balance, I suspect it's one of the handful of top wines in the vintage. Drink Date: 2018-2026. Score - 95. (Jeb Dunnuck, robertparker.com, April 28, 2017)

Tags

Red Wine, Shiraz/Grenache/Mourvèdre, Wine, XD - Extra Dry