FAUGÈRES RED TRADITION
| Grape varieties : | Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre. |
| Yield : | 40 hl/Ha. |
| Soil type : | Schistose hillside |
| Crop system : | Ground tilled, compost added; planned disease and pest management; leaves trimmed and grapes thinned. Harvested selected vineyards when fully ripe. |
| Vinification : | Vinified by grape variety from selected vineyards. Completely destemmed. Long, temperature-controlled maceration. |
| Cellar work : | One year in tanks |
| Wine-tasting vintages 2000 : |
Fruity, spicy bouquet with aromas from the garrigue. A flavour of well-ripened fruit on the palate, a supple, elegant structure, the oak well-integrated; long on the finish. Goes well with red and white meats. |
| Wine-tasting vintages 2001 : |
Very dark dress, fruity and smoked nose. Roundness, fruit and a pleasant length of the palate. Potential of guard: 3 to 5 years. To taste with the white meats and the red meats. |
| Wine-tasting vintages 2002 : |
Dark dress, spiced and fruity nose. Fruity in mouth, with pretty tannins and a fresh final. Potential of guard: 3 to 5 years. |
| Vintages available : | 2000 2001 2002 |
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