"Without the fullness or warmth of the 2011 version, the 2012 Faugères holds our attention with its complexity and variety of flavors: cistus, brown tobacco, cocoa, eucalyptus..." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2016 - RVF)
Features
Estate
Maison Hecht et Bannier
Vintage
2012
Designation
Faugères
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
Syrah largement majoritaire, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre
Terroirs
Autignac, Faugères, Lenthéric, Cabrerolles
Viticulture
sustainable agriculture
Winemaking
traditional and meticulous
Breeding
50% in new demi-muids, 40% in 1- and 2-wine demi-muids, 10% in vats
Alcohol content
14,5 %
Tasting & pairing
Eye
purplish hue evolving to purple
Nose
complex, with nuances of blackcurrant and dark chocolate, roasting aromas and spicy notes.
Mouth
silky Grenache and powerful Mourvèdre tannins: an iron fist in a velvet glove
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with game in sauce, grilled beef, Catalan-style lamb...
Hecht and Bannier House
Faugères
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Domaine rated (2016 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the wine:
Good Faugères, clean, straight, with a fresh finish.
About the domain :
Grégory Hecht and François Bannier have brought a breath of fresh air to the region, specializing from the outset, in 2002, in an ambitious and original quality trade. Carefully selecting their grapes from all around the Mediterranean, from Roussillon to Provence, they vinify and mature ambitious cuvées that often ring true. Every year, they visit several hundred estates to select only the finest grapes and juices, most often from hillside vineyards.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the domain :
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2016) Sélectionné (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the estates that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).
About the wine:
Without the fullness or warmth of the 2011 version, the 2012 Faugères captures attention with its complexity and variety of fragrances: cistus, brown tobacco, cocoa, eucalyptus...
About the domain :
Grégory Hecht and François Bannier continue their wine merchant-ageing business specializing in wines from the Mediterranean arc (Languedoc, Roussillon and Provence), giving a salutary injection of youth to a region lacking initiatives of this kind. The selection is rigorous, with a precise, aromatic style that intelligently dispenses with the influence of new wood. While we salute the work accomplished and the consistency of the most ambitious cuvées, with Faugères and Saint-Chinian among the best in their respective appellations, the range also shows some weaknesses.
Wine Spectator
Rated 90/100 (Very good wine)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. JENSEN P. Published on 10/12/2020
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Note and review by M. GILLES H. Published on 04/09/2016
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