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Clos Fantine

Cuvee Courtiol Faugères Mourvedre 2013

Lots of potential to go higher here with more time in the bottle. On a Faugeres kick this weekend. Where Barral was more dense and powerful, the Fantine is the female version with more elegance and poise, with a firm backbone of tannin and juicy acidity. Wild flavors of violets, licorice, spice with blueberry and blackberry fruit. Darker but more elegant fruit character intensity. A long finish that tightens up some on the end. #faugeres #fantine — 9 years ago

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Hecht & Bannier (Gregory & Francois)

Faugères Vin Rouge Syrah Blend 2010

Dark fruited and rich, with good spice and earth notes. Pretty classic #faugeres — 9 years ago

Domaine Léon Barral

Jadis Faugères Carignane Blend 2011

One of the best wines I have had so far in 2015.
If garrigue were a perfume spiked with red fruits, licorice, spice and exotic flowers it would be how this wine smells. The palate is perfect, if anything a little young as the tannins are a tad firm, but not intrusive. A long, clean finish, purity comes to mind.
#faugeres #barral
— 9 years ago

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Clos Fantine

Faugères Carignan Blend 2011

Stunningly pure and varietal/terroir driven wine. This is quite characterful with blackberry, kirsch, then sweet mint, garrigue, licorice and violets highlight the fruit. An expressive nose, the aromatics are deep and layered. The palate flavors are similarly expressive and layered with med acidity, medium+ tannin and a crazy long finish. **$20** #faugeres #carignan — 9 years ago

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