Mas Foulaquier Pic Saint-Loup L'Orphée 2023

The husband/wife team of Pierre Jéquier and Blandine Chaucet of Mas Foulaquier continue to churn out some of the most modestly-priced and underappreciated wines in Southern (and honestly, all of) France.  Working biodynamically in the Pic Saint Loup, they take the earthy, spicy, fruit forwardness often associated with the region and elevate it to a level of freshness, balance and precision that you don't often see.  The Orphée is a dark-fruited, lively, fragrant and sprightly glass of Grenache and Syrah - delicious now, but a couple of years in the cellar will only make it better.  

Vintage: 2023
Country: France
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Appellation: Pic Saint-Loup
Grapes: Syrah, Grenache
Farming: Certified Organic and Biodynamic
Drink: Now-2030
ABV: 13.5%