Faugères Carignan Blend

Red fruits, black pepper, spices. Some crunchy tannins. A touch of meat.

Frenchie fruit. Red currant dark berry and forest floor. A lot going on here.

Frenchie Funk 👌

Very reductive when opened (wish I had some copper with me then). Drank well after an hour decant, but best the day after. Smelled like olive tapenade with light soy, and dark fruits. Revealed some violet tones as the H2S/mercaptans blew away. Palate had a lovely salinity, herby and meaty. Beautiful texture. A delicious savoury drop.

Note: Carignan, Grenache, Cinsault, 50/30/20. Wild ferment; no racking (reduction 😬), fining, or filtering. 3-4 weeks maceration in cement tanks - punch down only, followed by aging in stainless steel and cement. Basket pressed.

Du fruit, de l'élégance. On sent que ça vient du sud mais c'est super digeste.

Strong yet complex. Much too young though. Will improve greatly with age.

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Sour cherry accents, very tasty

Opened up so well. Definitely a good go to south of France blend. Great food wine.

Chez Panisse in Berkeley