Languedoc sub-appellation on ancient schist soils west of Montpellier; the unique blue-grey schist produces wines of mineral intensity and distinctive character quite unlike limestone-based Languedoc. Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre dominate; Carignan from old vines adds complexity. Also produces white wines (including Roussanne and Marsanne). Schist soils retain heat and drain exceptionally; wines have extraordinary minerality.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | Warm conditions; schist retained heat well; concentrated wines with characteristic mineral backbone |
| 2021 | — | Good growing season; mineral precision from schist; Syrah shows pepper and dark fruit elegance |
| 2020 | — | Excellent vintage; schist soils produced focused, mineral wines; benchmark year for quality Faugères |
| 2019 | — | Good year; schist mineral well-expressed; Carignan old vines show distinctive earthy character |
| 2018 | — | Warm year; schist heat retention produced concentrated wines; Syrah and Mourvèdre particularly rich |