Domaine Ollier Taillefer Rose

This fresh, fruity Faugeres Rose wine is is made on the small Faugeres vineyard of Ollier Taillefer, situated in the South of France. The little wine appellation of Faugeres was created only in 1982, but it produces consistently good French wines. The secret too it lies in the steep hills surrounding the sleepy village of Faugeres, high up above Beziers. The hillsides are predominantly made from schist, which provides a unique soil drainage and moisture retention. Typically, the Faugeres wines are full of ripe fruit. The Faugeres wine appellation is reknowned an excellent French rose wine.

90% of the Cinsault grapes grown in the Faugeres appellation are used to make rose wines. This variety adds finesse and the floral aromas. Grenache and Syrah are also used to complete the production of rose. Grenache imparts roundness to the wine. Syrah, which usually makes up 5 to 10% of the grapes, imparts hints of fruit and a lovely consistent colour. Direct pressing of the grapes is used to obtain a fresh, fruity rosé wines. Pellicular maceration is being increasingly used by Faugeres wine-makers to obtain maximum aromatic strength.

With a few exceptions, rosé wines should be drunk within a year of bottling in order to preserve their fresh, fruity character. However many of the rosés remain excellent for two or more years.


Grape varieties: Cinsault, Syrah & Grenache
Alcohol: 12.5%
Recommended retail price: €20
Recommended restaurant price: €25

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