The wines of Faugères (The Infinite Ideas Classic Wine Library) - Softcover

George MW Chevalier De L’Ordre De Mérite Agricole (France), Rosemary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1908984716 ISBN 13: 9781908984715

Publisher: Infinite Ideas Limited, 2016

Synopsis

Faugères one of the most individual appellations of the Languedoc. Although it produces white and rosé wines the appellation is most famous for its rich, ripe red wines made from the classic Rhone varieties Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre. The Faugères wine appellation was created in 1982 and it is producing consistently excellent wines, the secret being in the steep hills surrounding the village of Faugères where the schist, or decayed slate, provides unique soil drainage and moisture retention and introduces distinctive minerality into the wine. The Mediterranean climate of long, hot summers and short cold winters is tempered by Faugères proximity to the coast to produce distinctive and elegant wines. Faugères is a compact vineyard compared to many of the other appellations of the Languedoc, but the variety is infinite, prompted by the human hand and the perceptible differences between the different villages. The white wine, which accounts for just 2% of the appellation, is a perfect example of the way the white wines of the Languedoc are developing and improving with every vintage, their wonderful herbal flavours conjuring up the scents of the herbs of the garrigue, fennel, bay and thyme. Pink Faugères, which accounts for 18% of the appellation, provides delicious refreshing drinking with acidity and delicate fruit. The wines of Faugères always have a distinctive freshness which places them amongst the finest of the Languedoc. Rosemary George s Wines of Faugères is comprehensive guide to the wines of a remarkably compact and homogeneous area which covers just seven villages and a couple of hamlets. Wines of Faugères covers the history, geography and climate of the region, as well as its grape varieties and viticulture, before profiling the individual producers and their wines. It ends with an indispensable assessment of vintages going back to the creation of the appellation in 1982. Faugères wines, currently little known outside of France, are set to become the next global wine discovery, and Rosemary George s Wines of Faugères is the most up-to-date and authoritative guide to this beautiful region and its fascinating wines.

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About the Author

Rosemary George spent nine years in the wine trade with The Wine Society, Louis Eschenauer (Bordeaux), H Sichel & Sons, Findlater Matta and Les Amis du Vin. In 1979 she became one of the first women to qualify as a Master of Wine. A freelance writer since 1981, she has written thirteen books, covering the Languedoc, Chablis, Tuscany and New Zealand. She is a contributor to various magazines including Decanter and Sommelier India.

Edition details

• Publisher: Infinite Ideas Limited
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1908984716
• ISBN 13: 9781908984715
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 228