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.
COUNTRY
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

OUR SELECTION

lortdamorel

L'Ort d'Amorel 2015

WHITE
Green 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
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.

VARIETALS

40% ROUSSANNE
30% MARSANNE
15% GRENACHE BLANC
15% VERMENTINO
TECHNICAL SHEET
parfumblanc

Parfum de Schistes 2016

WHITE
Subtle, 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

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.

VARIETALS

60% ROUSSANNE
30% MARSANNE
10% GRENACHE BLANC
TECHNICAL SHEET
parfumdeschistes

Parfum de Schistes 2014

RED
This 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
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

VARIETALS

80% SYRAH
20% GRENACHE
TECHNICAL SHEET
combeescure

Combe Escure 2014

RED
Deep 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
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.

VARIETALS

40% CARIGNAN
30% GRENACHE
30% SYRAH
TECHNICAL SHEET