Mas d'Alezon Le Presbytère Faugères 2025
medium-bodied red · Mas d'Alezon (Catherine Roque)
Vintage: 2025
Type
medium-bodied red
Producer
Mas d'Alezon (Catherine Roque)
Country
France
Vintage
2025
Region & Appellation
Languedoc, Faugères AOC
Grape Varieties
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre
Color & Appearance
Deep ruby core with bright purple highlights, medium-deep intensity, clear, with moderate legs
Aroma Profile
Intense primary aromas of ripe wild blackberry and black cherry, secondary notes of garrigue herbs and crushed stone, with subtle undertones of violet and black pepper
Tasting Notes
A vibrant and expressive palate offering juicy dark fruit upfront, transitioning to a textural mid-palate driven by savory Mediterranean herbs, slate minerality, and fine-grained tannins that lead into a clean, refreshing, and persistent finish.
Flavor Profile
Ripe black plum, blackberry, wild thyme, rosemary, wet schist minerality, and a touch of black licorice
Body & Texture
Medium-bodied with a supple, silky mouthfeel and energized by a fresh, mineral-driven tension
Acidity & Tannins
High, refreshing acidity balancing a medium level of fine-grained, elegant tannins
Sweetness Level
Dry
Alcohol Content
12.5% ABV
Aging & Oak
Fermented and aged in neutral tanks and older vessels to preserve pure fruit and schist terroir expression without heavy oak masking
Food Pairings
Ideal for autumnal dining, pairing wonderfully with roasted lamb shoulder with rosemary, grilled sausages, wild mushroom risotto, or hard sheep's milk cheeses like Ossau-Iraty
Serving Suggestions
Serve slightly chilled at 15-16°C in a universal wine glass; little to no decanting necessary, best enjoyed upon release or over the next 3 to 5 years
Price Range
25 to 35 USD
Quality Assessment
91-93 points, an exceptional premium natural/biodynamic wine that showcases the distinct schist terroir of Faugères with poise and elegance
Production Methods
Biodynamic farming, hand-harvested grapes, native yeast fermentation, minimal intervention, and low sulfur additions at bottling
Terroir
Dominated by exceptional schist soils unique to Faugères, offering high drainage, low fertility, and imparting a distinct mineral, graphite, and herbal signature to the vines
History & Heritage
Founded by Catherine Roque, formerly of Château de Ciffre, who discovered the abandoned old presbytery in Faugères and recognized its immense potential for producing soulful, biodynamic wines
Interesting Facts
The label features an architectural blueprint map of the actual old presbytery ('Le Presbytère') where the estate is located, highlighting the cellar rooms, garden, and adjacent church
Cellaring Potential
Enjoyable in its youth for its primary fruit freshness, but has the structure to age gracefully over 5 to 7 years
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