LES CRUS FAUGÈRES
FAUGÈRES, LANGUEDOC
Sometimes cooperatives do not receive the respect that they deserve, but there are certainly more than a few in France that buck this trend.
Les Crus Faugères is one of these exceptions and a visit to their vineyards in the high hills of Faugères reveals a dedicated band of winemakers.
We were fortunate enough to come across them when exploring Faugères for the first time. The region has been on the forefront of the Languedoc resurgence over the years and these wines are testament to its growing international recognition.
Les Crus Faugères is one of these exceptions and a visit to their vineyards in the high hills of Faugères reveals a dedicated band of winemakers.
We were fortunate enough to come across them when exploring Faugères for the first time. The region has been on the forefront of the Languedoc resurgence over the years and these wines are testament to its growing international recognition.
COUNTRY
France
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
APPELLATIONS
Faugères AOC
FOUNDED
1959
France
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
APPELLATIONS
Faugères AOC
FOUNDED
1959
CLIMATE
100% schist soils are located on the foothills of the Cévennes mountain range, facing south. The vines benefit from maximum sun and cool summer nights.
FARMING
Agriculture raisonnée
WEBSITE
www.les-crus-faugeres.fr
100% schist soils are located on the foothills of the Cévennes mountain range, facing south. The vines benefit from maximum sun and cool summer nights.
FARMING
Agriculture raisonnée
WEBSITE
www.les-crus-faugeres.fr
OUR SELECTION
L'Ort d'Amorel 2015
WHITEGreen highlights, lovely and strong aromas with notes of white flowers. Fresh and pleasant.
APPELLATION
Faugères AOC
SOIL TYPE
Schist
ELEVATION
984 feet
VINE AGE
50 years
VINEYARD AREA
185 acres
Faugères AOC
SOIL TYPE
Schist
ELEVATION
984 feet
VINE AGE
50 years
VINEYARD AREA
185 acres
PRODUCTION
4,000 btls - 333 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Alone or with fish and seafood.
VINIFICATION
Harvested by hand. Pneumatic pressure. Cold pre-fermentation. Fermentation in epoxy-lined tank at 68°F. 50% aged in French oak barrels for 6 months.
4,000 btls - 333 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Alone or with fish and seafood.
VINIFICATION
Harvested by hand. Pneumatic pressure. Cold pre-fermentation. Fermentation in epoxy-lined tank at 68°F. 50% aged in French oak barrels for 6 months.
VARIETALS
Parfum de Schistes 2016
WHITESubtle, fresh citrus and jasmine notes on the nose. A nearly golden color. Lengthy hints of pear and peach on the palate.
APPELLATION
Faugères AOC
SOIL TYPE
Schist
ELEVATION
984 feet
VINE AGE
15-20 years
Faugères AOC
SOIL TYPE
Schist
ELEVATION
984 feet
VINE AGE
15-20 years
PRODUCTION
12,000 btls - 1,000 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Paella, Smoke salmon tagliatelle, Roast chicken and Soft cheeses.
VINIFICATION
Vinification at low temperature. 30% of blend aged in new 300-liter, French Oak barrels.
12,000 btls - 1,000 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Paella, Smoke salmon tagliatelle, Roast chicken and Soft cheeses.
VINIFICATION
Vinification at low temperature. 30% of blend aged in new 300-liter, French Oak barrels.
VARIETALS
Parfum de Schistes 2014
REDThis red has a dark, shimmering color and an intense nose of Povençal herbs. It reveals a rich structure of spice and cocoa. spicy notes and cocoa. Persistent, yet controlled tannins and mineral notes.
APPELLATION
Faugères AOC
SOIL TYPE
Schist
ELEVATION
984 feet
VINE AGE
40 years
VINEYARD AREA
2,965 acres
Faugères AOC
SOIL TYPE
Schist
ELEVATION
984 feet
VINE AGE
40 years
VINEYARD AREA
2,965 acres
PRODUCTION
55,000 btls - 4,583 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Braised beef, Filet Mignon, Pork Tenderloin
VINIFICATION
Harvested by hand. Maceration for 3 weeks in cement tanks. Carbonic maceration for the Syrah. Fermentation at 82°F for 3 weeks in epoxy-lined cement tanks. Then cellared for one year.
AWARDS
2 Stars from Guide Hachette 2017
55,000 btls - 4,583 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Braised beef, Filet Mignon, Pork Tenderloin
VINIFICATION
Harvested by hand. Maceration for 3 weeks in cement tanks. Carbonic maceration for the Syrah. Fermentation at 82°F for 3 weeks in epoxy-lined cement tanks. Then cellared for one year.
AWARDS
2 Stars from Guide Hachette 2017
VARIETALS
Combe Escure 2014
REDDeep garnet-red color with hints of pepper and vanilla. Well-balanced with soft, controlled tannins.
APPELLATION
Faugères AOC
SOIL TYPE
Schist
ELEVATION
984 feet
VINE AGE
40 years
VINEYARD AREA
618 acres
Faugères AOC
SOIL TYPE
Schist
ELEVATION
984 feet
VINE AGE
40 years
VINEYARD AREA
618 acres
PRODUCTION
13,000 btls - 1,083 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Red meat, creamy dishes, cheese.
VINIFICATION
Harvested by hand and machine. Carbonic maceration for Syrah and Carignan. Fermentation at 82°F for 3 weeks in epoxy-lined cement tanks. 1/3 of the blend is aged for 6-8 months in French oak barrels.
13,000 btls - 1,083 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Red meat, creamy dishes, cheese.
VINIFICATION
Harvested by hand and machine. Carbonic maceration for Syrah and Carignan. Fermentation at 82°F for 3 weeks in epoxy-lined cement tanks. 1/3 of the blend is aged for 6-8 months in French oak barrels.
VARIETALS