Famille Fabre Château Fabre Gasparets Cru Boutenac

Description

This winery is the flagship of the Fabre family, located in the historical center of Corbières-Boutenac (cru-classé since 2005). This is Carignan and Mourvèdre country. The terroir is located on the Miocene hills which is the start of the Massif Des Corbières. Their oldest vines are from 1934. Gasparets is situated in one of the 10 municipalities that make up the famous Golden Triangle of the Corbieres-Boutenac. The soils are varied with some siliceous pebbles in a mixture of limestone that dates back to the Miocene period. The rocky soil combined with the austere climate yields wines of intense complexity. Famille Fabre has been maintaining a respectful relationship with the lands that they farm, since 1991, Louis Fabre began the conversion to organic farming and was one of the first Languedoc winemakers to go 'green'. He continues to prioritize and develop eco-conscious farming and winemaking. He is constantly looking towards developing new solutions to the environmental issues winemakers and viticulturists face daily. The vines used in this wine are 20 years old and come from very rocky terraces that are 75 meters above sea level. All the grapes were handpicked and destemmed to limit the tannins. The wine saw 12 months in French oak barrels for 80% of the wine and 20% were aged in neutral oak vats then blended together. The nose is intensely spicy with hints of Morello cherry, black fruits, and spices. The finish is long and rich.

Pairing

Ribeye steak with trumpet mushrooms, grilled venison sausages with creamy polenta, or creamy corn soup with roasted peppers.