France — wine

Faugères

Languedoc hillside appellation on friable blue schist soils; Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan produce schist-mineral reds of real character; also Grenache Blanc and Marsanne whites.

Year Rating Notes
2022 Good schist year; Faugères of mineral depth and aromatic freshness.
2021 Cooler year; elegant, precise Faugères with fine schist mineral character.
2020 Outstanding year; Faugères reds of rare depth and schist mineral intensity.
2019 Classic profile; structured reds with characteristic schist iron and herb notes.
2018 Good balance; food-friendly, accessible Faugères.