The best wines of Faugères

Discover the best wines of Faugères of Languedoc-Roussillon as well as the best winemakers of Faugères and estates of Faugères to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Faugères and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Faugères by region

Looking for a good wine of Faugères of Languedoc-Roussillon among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Faugères. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Faugères with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Faugères

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Faugères

Red wines from the region of Faugères go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of roast beef with caramelized onion, pasta à la forestière (chanterelles) or home-made coq au vin.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Faugères

On the nose the red wine of the region of Faugères. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, coffee or non oak. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Faugères. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Faugères

  • 2003With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.22/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.16/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.14/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Faugères

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Carignan
  • Garnacha
  • Cinsault

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Faugères

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Discovering the wine region of Faugères

Faugeres is an appellation in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. Although it also covers white and rosé wines, the appellation is best known for its Rich, ripe red wines made from the classic Rhone varieties of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre, as well as the more MediterraneanCinsaut and Lladoner Pelut. The appellation covers the southern slopes of a series of hills only a few kilometres from the Mediterranean coast. The town of Faugeres forms the centre of the area, which extends 10 km from east to west.

The town of Carcassonne is a Short distance to the southwest. This position is very important for the Terroir of Faugeres, as the hills protect against the cold influences of the northern Massif Central and orient the vines towards the prevailing sun. This gives Faugeres a Warm, classically Mediterranean Climate, where even the later grape varieties like Mourvèdre can reach Full maturity. As is often the case, the best sites are on the steeper slopes at the top of the hill, while the vineyards on the plains stretching out towards the sea produce mostly lower quality wines that are often sold under the regional PGI title.

Great white wines of Faugères

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Faugères

White wines from the region of Faugères go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of pasta with lemon and comté cheese, light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream) or chicken waterzooi with blanche de hoegaarden and pink pepper.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Faugères

On the nose the white wine of the region of Faugères. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Faugères. is a powerful.

The best vintages in white wine of Faugères

  • 2011With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.73/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Faugères

  • Roussanne
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Marsanne
  • Vermentino
  • Clairette
  • Viognier

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Faugères

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Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Great pink wines of Faugères

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Faugères

Pink wines from the region of Faugères go well with generally quite well with dishes of vegetarian, pasta or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo, spaghetti with shrimp and cream or baked tortilla.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Faugères

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Faugères. often reveals types of flavors of raspberry, red fruit or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or cheese. In the mouth the pink wine of the region of Faugères. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in pink wine of Faugères

  • 2020With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.85/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Faugères

  • Grenache
  • Cinsault
  • Mourvedre
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Carignan
  • Grenache Gris

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Faugères

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Discover the grape variety: Clairette

Clairette rosé is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape used for wine making. However, it can also be found on our tables! Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by medium to large bunches of grapes of medium size. Clairette rosé can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

Great unknow wines of Faugères

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Food and wine pairing with a unknow wine of Faugères

Unknow wines from the region of Faugères go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best wineries and winemakers for unknow wine of Faugères

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