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Château des Erles

J. & F. Lurton

Fitou · France

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Syrah · Grenache · Carignan
Country
France
Region
Fitou
Appellation
Fitou
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast lamb · game meat · stews · aged cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 200491 pts

    Fitou, a small region entirely surrounded by Corbières, is very dry in the summer. In 2004, when little rain fell, the grapes became extra concentrated, as shown here. There's a powerful burst of fruit, with black cherries, coffee and plenty of spice from the 50% Syrah. Only to…