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Faugères is a small area covering 7 villages nestled amongst the lower slopes of Mount Noire which towers over the plain around Béziers. Soil types are reasonably consistent, with a predominant proportion of shale. Large chunks of scrubland have been cleared, particularly in the north, to make way for vineyards. The climate is Mediterranean, dry and hot, and the due south aspect of the vineyards promotes the ripening process. Great strides have been made in terms of varietal selection and the once ubiquitous Carignan grape has been joined by a host of other varieties over the last 25 years. Carignan and Cinsault (40% and 30% at most), Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre (40% minimum, including 15% for the last two). The tiny proportion of white wines are labelled as Coteaux du Languedoc.
Grape varieties: Vins rouges et rosés : carignan, cinsaut, grenache, lladoner pelut, syrah, mourvèdre
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Faugères wines are red and rosé. The reds are heady, captivating, warm wines. Tannins are present but mellow and they frame a broad aromatic spectrum (cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant, crushed strawberries, liquorice, leather). All of this combines to produce silky wines with finesse. Try them with grilled beef tenderloin, partridge or wild boar fillet steak. The rosé wines are made using the ‘bleeding’ or direct to press method, and are round and harmonious. Aromas of red fruit, white flowers and smoky notes are present. A good match for cooked cold pork meats, starters and mixed salads.
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