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Faugères
Faugères. Sea, sun and tramontana

As early as 1948, the Faugères area was delimited, and in 1982, Faugères wines were awarded the appellation d'origine contrôlée for red and rosé wines, and in 2005 for white wines. The Faugères appellation lies north of Béziers and Pézenas, on a terroir that rises from the plain to the foothills of the Cévennes at an altitude of 300 meters. The production area is spread over 7 communes in the Hérault department: Autignac, Cabrerolles, Caussiniojouls, Faugères, Fos, Laurens and Roquessels. 

Faugères wines are made from Grenache, Lledoner Pelut, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Carignan and Cinsaut for reds and rosés. Faugères white wines are made from Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Vermentino and, to a lesser extent, Carignan blanc and Clairette.

The fruit of a sun-drenched land, an elegant wine with a spicy aroma.

This Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée wine is produced in the Espinouse hills at the foot of the Montagne Noire, the last foothills of the Massif Central. This AOC covers 2,000 hectares, with vines planted at altitudes of up to 300m. South-facing, the vines grow on the steep slopes, perfectly following the curves of these schistose hills. Schist is the main component of this terroir. It retains water and stores heat on sunny days. This heat is released at night. This is why the winemakers who produce this wine say that their grapes ripen during the night. The terroir enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and hot, dry summers. Precipitation is scarce and wintry. These Languedoc soils are swept by the tramontane, a dry, cold wind that pushes back clouds, and by the so-called sea wind, laden with humidity, which brings back clouds.

Bordering the Saint-Chinian area to the east, the Faugères region produces red, rosé and white wines from the same trilogy of grape varieties as their neighbors: carignan, grenache and cinsault, with syrah dominating the blends.
Wines from Château des Estanilles, Domaine les Fusionels or Domaine Jean-Michel Alquier are perfectly representative of the quality of this terroir.

Faugères wines: Languedoc treasures

With its beautiful ruby-red color, Faugères red shows great elegance and is less rustic than its Saint-Chinian neighbor. Well vinified, it is both fine and fleshy. Faugères wine is supple and fruity, with subtle notes of spice, roasted coffee and red fruit. It's a wine that deserves patience, because after 5 years of cellaring, it will bring out all its aromas of licorice and undergrowth. Served at an ideal temperature of 16°, this wine is the perfect accompaniment to game, sauce dishes and strong cheeses.

Rosé wines have a lighter color and release floral and red fruit notes. They are best drunk young. Ideally served at 10°, it enhances charcuterie and can be served as an aperitif.
As for the white Faugères, which are produced on a smaller scale, they are a lovely, luminous straw-yellow color with fruity accents of apricot, verbena and citrus. Like the rosés, they are best drunk young, but have good cellaring potential. Served at a temperature of 11°, they are ideal with grilled fish or as an aperitif.

Among the best Faugères wines and producers are Domaine Jean Michel Alquier, Domaine Saint Antonin, Domaine du Causse Noire and Château des Estanilles.
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Domaine Jean-Michel Alquier - Faugères Les Grandes Bastides d'Alquier 2012

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4.2/5 (5 reviews)

92/100 Robert Parker

round-tipped
long finish
red meat

"A great, flattering, ready-to-drink Faugères, an exclusive by Jean-Michel Alquier.

"Les Grandes Bastides d'Alquier 2012 [...] has developed aromas of dried cherries and cigar box, with lots of vanilla, but also hints of licorice and roasted meat. It's medium-bodied, with supple tannins, a creamy, chewy mouthfeel and remarkably mouthwatering length on the finish. Drink now, it should last another 4-5 years with no problem." (Wine Advocate 2020). Limited quantities.

Bardi d'Alquier - Faugères Les Vignes du Puits 2022

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4/5 (1 review)

91/100 James Suckling

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floral
voltage
Mediterranean

"A very pretty Faugères of great originality for the most demanding connoisseurs, ideal for gourmet dining and perfectly suited to ageing."

A straw-yellow color precedes a delicate nose, with a profile of Mediterranean scents, both floral and spicy. A sober, perfectly defined white, with a taut, dynamic body and a long, delicious finish.

Bardi d'Alquier - Faugères Les Bastides d'Alquier 2020

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91/100 James Suckling

harmonious
racy
long-keeping wine

"A high-flying cuvée, its harmony will delight the palate for immediate pleasure.

Warm and balanced, with notes of black fruit, toast and cinnamon, this nose will evolve with time. More complex tertiary aromas will complete this beautiful palette. Silky and round on the palate, this vintage boasts fine, supple tannins. Very harmonious, with a long finish. Decant an hour before tasting.

Bardi d'Alquier - Faugères La Maison Jaune 2021

93/100 RVF

finesse
black fruits
great wine

"The estate's flagship cuvée, combining an intense fragrance with a smooth, velvety palate".

Delicate, with aromas of ripe fruit (cherry, morello cherry, blackberry, plum), spices (licorice), garrigue (thyme), leather and empyreumatic notes (cocoa) on the nose. The palate of La Maison Jaune 2020 is supple, lively and precise, with a delicate texture of juicy fruit, silky tannins and a long, flavorful finish.

Bardi d'Alquier - Faugères Les Premières 2020

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5/5 (1 review)

91/100 James Suckling

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91/100 RVF

friand
red berries
ready to drink

"A fine debut for this 2020 vintage, well-balanced, dense and full of finesse, a sure value".

"Racy berries, peppery spices, dried thyme, oregano and red earth. Medium-bodied with firm tannins. Harmonious and spicy with bright berries on the mid-palate before a savory finish. Drink or cellar." (James Suckling 2022)

Domaine du Mas Lou - Faugères Aksou 2022

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3.6/5 (5 reviews)

92/100 RVF

spicy
black fruits
Gem

"A fresh, round and digestible balance for this airy wine, a Gem not to be missed!"

This cuvée Favorite, mainly made from Syrah vines planted at an altitude of over 300 m, expresses itself with finesse, gourmandise and generosity. On the nose, the smoky, balsamic framework opens onto notes of black fruit and thyme. On the palate, the wine is concentrated yet crisp, blending wild berries and graphite.

Domaine Léon Barral - Faugères Valinière 2020

93/100 RVF

(2019 vintage notes)
powerful
complex
freshness

"Unsurpassed depth and finesse!"

Didier Barral's grand cuvée is principally a blend of Mourvèdre and Syrah. It reveals superb substance, density, power, complexity, structure and incredible finesse. A great bottle with great ageing potential that should be kept for a few years.

Domaine Léon Barral - Faugères Jadis 2020

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3/5 (1 review)

92/100 RVF

(2019 vintage notes)
spicy
structured
fleshy

"Cuvée signature du domaine, a marvel of unique character".

This blend, composed mainly of Carignan and Syrah, takes on a whole new dimension with its savory, elegant character, generous black fruits and spices; and above all, a beautiful mineral expression from the schist soils, tamed by very careful biodynamic cultivation.

Château de la Liquière - Faugères Cistus blanc 2022

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3/5 (1 review)

90/100 Decanter

silky
elegant
intensity
fish
scallop

With its beautiful straw-yellow color, Cuvée Cistus boasts aromatic intensity and richness. The nose opens with notes of white fruit and white flowers, with lightly toasted vanilla aromas; the palate is silky, elegant and fresh. An intense, harmonious white for immediate pleasure!

Château de la Liquière - Faugères Cistus rouge 2021

93/100 Decanter

complex
freshness
red meat
chocolate
Mediterranean

"A fine selection of plots

Cistus in Latin is the emblematic plant surrounding the estate's plots. This red Faugères exalts aromas of black fruit, chocolate and thyme. Complex and velvety, this deep wine evokes the unique landscape of its terroir, with a finesse that's well worth the wait. A must-have cuvee from the estate!

Château de La Liquière - Faugères Tucade 2020

3*Coup de Coeur Hachette

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16,5/20 Jancis Robinson

spicy
black fruits
ample
coated tannins
long finish
game

"Faugères de Haut vol!"

"Tucade? In dialect, a whim, a whim, and above all, a high-flying red born of mourvèdre and syrah. On the nose, the 12 months in barrel are discreet, giving way to ripe black fruit. The fruit comes through even more generously on the palate, which is full-bodied, licorice-flavored and powerful, with a lovely sweetness that coats fat, coated tannins. Rich, voluptuous, tasty, it can be decanted or left to age". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2024)

Château des Peyregrandes - Faugères Prestige 2021

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4.5/5 (2 reviews)

2*Étoiles Hachette

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92/100 RVF

(2019 vintage notes)
powerful
complex
full-bodied
aromatic
black pudding

This Faugères Organic is an expressive wine with a frank nose, exalting aromas of red and black fruits. Its powerful structure and velvety tannins confirm the elegance of this cuvée. A very pretty bottle!

Château de la Liquière - Faugères rouge 2021

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3.8/5 (5 reviews)

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16,5/20 Jancis Robinson

fruity
intensity
aromatic
beef tenderloin

"A great classic

From vines planted between 200 and 300 meters above sea level, this blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan is the estate's original cuvée. Intense and aromatic, it's the perfect accompaniment to fillet of beef or guinea fowl...

Château de la Liquière - Faugères L'Ampoule rouge 2022

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3.3/5 (3 reviews)

fruity
gourmet
barbecue
buddy wine

The fruit and finesse of the Cinsault grape are reflected in the nose of L'Ampoule 2021, named after the Southern expression "et si on fait péter une ampoule! A real gourmet treat that retains the personality of its schist terroir, this cuvée is a pleasure to share with friends...

Calmel & Joseph - Faugères Le Gaillard rouge 2020

1*Étoile Hachette

fruity
silky
harmonious
grills

"Everything is perfumed and elegant in this gourmet red: the nose of black fruit, redcurrant, spices and licorice, as well as the silky, crisp palate, gently supported by polished tannins that let the ripe, fresh fruit express itself without restraint. A great success, as is often the case with this inspired negociant". (Le Guide Hachette 2023)