"Made mainly from Syrah aged in demi-muids, Faugères Raison d'Etre 2015 is a gorgeous red bursting with notes of blackberry, chocolate and spice. It's a superb hedonistic achievement, remaining fresh and lively, with undeniable elegance and lightness, as well as impressive minerality on the finish. This is a very good wine." (Wine Advocate - Jeb Dunnuck) Safe bet!
Features
Estate
Château des Estanilles
Cuvée
Raison d'Être
Vintage
2015
Designation
Faugères
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
Syrah 50%, Grenache 25%, Mourvèdre 25%
Terroirs
High density of sandstone schist
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual, at optimum maturity
Winemaking
Destemming and crushing. Traditional vinification: grape varieties vinified separately, vatting adapted to each variety.
Breeding
100% in foudre, demi-muids and barrels for 12 months
Alcohol content
14,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Dark cherry red
Nose
Deep, delicate aromas of red berries, blackberry, cherry and blackcurrant.
Mouth
Beautiful aromatic complexity. Tight, ripe tannins, smooth and charming. Very good length on red fruit, coffee, mentholated licorice, cocoa...
Serve
Decant at 15-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2025
Production
Approximately 1,500 bottles, magnums and jeroboams
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with red meats, fine game, cheeses...
Château des Estanilles
Faugères
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2021) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
This property made Faugères great in the 1990s, before being taken over by Julien Seydoux, who came here with the modesty to learn about the terroir and the desire to bring Estanilles back to the forefront. The winemaking techniques are gradually adapting to the grapes and there's still room for improvement. The reds are powerful and full-flavored, with a strong personality.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2018 guide) 3*** (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
As is often the case, this estate leaves no one indifferent with this cuvée, which was Favorite in its 2010 version. The 2015 impresses with its deep color, dazzlingly complex nose (candied black fruit, cherry in alcohol, cocoa, vanilla, caramel) and equally expressive palate (ripe black fruit, thyme, mint), round, concentrated, powerful, underpinned by solid yet fine-grained tannins.
About the domain :
In 2009, the self-taught Julien Seydoux bought this 44-hectare estate, which is run organically and produces faugères that are often remarkable. A sure bet.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2017 guide) 92-94/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Made mainly from Syrah aged in demi-muids (there are smaller quantities of Grenache and Mourvèdre, both aged in foudre), Faugères Raison d'Etre 2015 is a gorgeous red bursting with notes of blackberry, chocolate and spice. It's a superb hedonistic achievement, yet it remains fresh and lively, with undeniable elegance and lightness, as well as impressive minerality on the finish. A very good wine.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.9/5
out of 78 reviews
Note and review by M. MATHIEU D. Published on 11/01/2022
Surprisingly modest wine: made no impression whatsoever, no memory of tasting... And that on 2 occasions. :)
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Note and review by M. JEAN BAPTISTE D. Published on 03/10/2021
Complexity, concentration, clearly deserves another 3-5 years in the cellar to reach its full potential.
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Note and review by M. JACQUES R. Published on 11/07/2021
Superb bottle, the ageing has given it structure and mellow aromas. Very good value, will easily withstand a few more years in the cellar.
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Note and review by M. CEDRIC W. Published on 05/05/2020
Magnificent wine. Superb substance, velvety fruit and finesse...Good value for money!
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Note and review by M. FREDERIC L. Published on 18/04/2020
It's a very well-made and pleasant wine, but it bothers me because I think I'm drinking a Rhone Valley wine.
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Note and review by M. GREGORY P. Published on 09/04/2020
Extraordinary fruitiness, a delicious, sunny wine. Very pleasant.
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Note and review by M. JULIEN C. Published on 27/02/2020
Excellent
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Note and review by M. FABRICE F. Published on 17/02/2020
1 bottle mid February 2020, red fruit and structure! very very good, can wait a few years ... or not!
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Note and review by M. ALAIN D. Published on 14/01/2020
Decant or open several hours before tasting to fully appreciate its complexity. An excellent wine.
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Note and review by M. FRANCK D. Published on 17/06/2024
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