Faugères AOC

US

The same name for the place named in the 1982 classification appeal lies in the eastern neighborhood of Saint-Chinian in the wine growing region Languedoc . The vineyards cover about 2,000 vines in the seven communities Autignac, Cabrerolles, Caussiniojouls, Faugères, Fos, and Laurens Roquessels. In 80% of the soils consist of a "Monts de Faugères" named geological formations. The emerged from the deposits of ancient sea clay soils were exposed to extreme pressure and extreme heat, causing the now dominant slate has emerged. Red and rose wines are made from Carignan (maximum . 40%), Cinsault (max. 20%), Grenache Noir, Lladoner Pelut, Mourvedre and Syrah. Since the year 2006 may also be marketed under the former AC Languedoc white wines produced under Faugères. They are made from Grenache Blanc (max. 70%), Marsanne Blanche (max. 70%), Roussanne (30-70%) and Vermentino role = (max. 70%), and Bourboulenc, Carignan Blanc, Clairette Blanche and Macabeo (together 10% max.) blended. Well-known producers are Alquier Domaine, Domaine Barral, Château de Estanilles, Château de Grézan, Laurens de CV, Château la Liquière, Maurel Vedeau, Domaine du Domaine Ollier-Taillefer and meteors.