2020 Faugères

Deep ruby, opaque core, purple reflections with an ocher tint. Fruity, ripe plum, fresh black cherry, a little nougat, an open and inviting bouquet. Juicy wild berry fruit, fresh, well-structured, vivid tannins, mineral finish, fresh-salty aftertaste. Will certainly age well. . Peter Moser Falstaff 93 Points

The limestone plateau and limestone-clay hillsides which make up this estate require exacting standards. At Faugères, close attention is paid to the development of the growth cycle. The teams, who have been working at the estate for many years, use the entirely natural methods of sustainable viticulture. They support and listen to the vines, allowing them to achieve ideal levels of ripeness every year. The winery designed by the architect Mario Botta, now an iconic part of the estate and the appellation, overlooks the rows of vines. Five centuries separate this facade with its simple yet sculptural geographic lines from the picturesque atmosphere of the Chartreuse de Faugères, built in the 16th century as a hunting lodge and enjoying the same view. As well as being a remarkable work of architecture, the winery is also a technological tool designed for cuttingedge winemaking. Area 37 ha Soil Limestone plateau (calcisol over starfish limestone) and limestone-clay hillsides (calcisol over limestone-clay molasses) Environment Sustainable, virtually organic viticulture with no herbicides Certification HVE3 Vinification gravity-filled vats, pre-fermentation cold maceration, temperature controlled conicalwooden vats, gentle vatting period of three weeks, 50% malolactic fermentation in new barrels Ageing 12 months, 50% in new French oak barrels, 50% in second-fill barrels, no fining