Faugères 2015
Hecht & Bannier
Terroir: Faugères is a small appellation located on the somewhat inland on the Mediterranean coast to the west of Montpelier and Nimes.
Vinification: This blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan is vinified in a combination of 10% tank, 30% large nuetral oak casks and 60% oak barrels. 30% of the oak is new.
Additional Information
“Grenache and Mourvèdre proportion is naturally raised in our blend for a very demonstrative wine throughout the whole ageing period. The silky Grenache shrouds the natural strength and tannic structure of the Mourvèdre just like an iron fist in a velvet glove …”-Gregory Hecht
Technical Details
- Appellation: Faugères
- Winemaker: Gregory Hecht & Francois Bannier
- Sustainability: Sustainable Practices
- Soil: Limestone, Slate
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Varietals: 55% Syrah, 35% Mourvedre, 10% Carignan
Recent Press
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Score: 91 Points
Wine Spectator
Author: Gillian Sciaretta
Date: Monday, October 15, 2018"A muscular but refined red, bursting with wild berry, herb and spice notes, underpinned by accents of cured meat and tea. Tangy acidity carries into the floral and fresh earth aromas on the finish. Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan. Drink now through 2023."
