Faugères

Domaine Jean-Michel Alquier - Faugères Les Grandes Bastides d'Alquier 2012

4.2/5 (5 reviews)

"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

4/5 (1 review)

"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

"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

"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

5/5 (1 review)

"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

4/5 (3 reviews)

"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, a 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

"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 several years.

Domaine Léon Barral - Faugères Jadis 2020

3/5 (1 review)

"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

3/5 (1 review)

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

"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

"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 and tasty, it can be decanted or left to age". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2024)

Château des Peyregrandes - Faugères Prestige 2021

4.5/5 (2 reviews)

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

3.8/5 (5 reviews)

"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

3.3/5 (3 reviews)

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

"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)