“A delicious, textured, and well-balanced Faugères, with notes of spicy cherries, toasted herbs, forest floor, pebbles, and a hint of dried meat. It is medium-bodied, with finely grained tannins and a velvety texture. The cherry character is lovely, and the herbs and spices blend into the savory finish. Drink now or celller.” (James Suckling)
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Eye
A deep garnet color with purple highlights
Nose
Delicate, with aromas of dark fruits (cherry, morello cherry, blackberry, plum), spices (licorice), Mediterranean scrub (thyme), leather, and smoky notes (cocoa)
Palate
Smooth, lively, and precise, with a delicate texture, juicy fruit, soft and elegant tannins, and a long, flavorful finish
Serve
Decant at 15-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2032+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a game stew, a Rossini-style venison steak, spiced chicken ballotine, rabbit in gibelotte sauce, veal grenadin with herbs, sautéed lamb, or beef Wellington...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Maison Jaune offers a refreshing taste, a delightful indulgence, and expertly crafted winemaking. The Carignan grape lends it its vibrancy, its slightly smoky aromas, and its notes of soot, all complemented by ripe red fruit.
About the estate:
Sophie and Thibaud Bardi de Fourtou took over this historic Faugères estate in 2017. The wines we tasted for this issue are the last vestiges of the transition from Jean-Michel Alquier to the new owners. The couple’s goal? To preserve the estate’s signature style, whose vineyards are dominated by old Syrah vines from massal selections (among the first planted in Languedoc in the 1960s by Jean-Michel Alquier’s father, Gilbert), complemented by Mourvèdre and Grenache. We will be keeping a close eye on this new chapter.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
A delicious, textured, and well-balanced Faugères, with notes of spicy cherries, toasted herbs, forest floor, pebbles, and a hint of dried meat. It is medium-bodied, with finely grained tannins and a velvety texture. The cherry character is lovely, and the herbs and spices blend into the savory finish. Drink now or celller.
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