Faugères
A cherry red robe. On the nose, the opening note is fresh peat with a hint of menthol. On the palate, this wine is clean with just a touch of meatiness and wild herbs. With a little air, it opens up and displays spicy notes reminiscent of Mediterranean scrubland; silky tannins are melded with ripe fruit. A wine that boasts a sense of place and a strong personality, combined with grace and elegance.
Technical sheet
Appellation
AOP Faugères
Vintage
2012
Varieties
Syrah 50%, Grenache 40%, Carignan 10% (50 year-old vines)
Production
30 HL / Ha
Alcohol
14% abv
Terroir
Schist
Vinification
Traditional vinification; grapes are destemmed and sorted. Some of the Carignan undergoes carbonic maceration, while the Syrah is vinified gently, with the cap gently moistened at 25°C during 20 days. The Grenache is vinified at 30 °C for one month. The malolactic fermentations are carried out beneath the cap.
Ageing
Aged in tank for 14 months
Recognition and awards
- RVF - Guide Rouge 14,5 / 20 Read article
- Jancis Robinson Tasting 29 April 2014 : 17 / 20 Read article
- Decanter Bronze Medal Read article
- Gilbert & Gaillard 2015 Gold Medal
Geographical location
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