AOP Faugères - Red
VINEYARDS
Vineyards set in unspoilt natural surroundings and pristine soils
7 villages: Autignac, Cabrerolles, Caussiniojouls, Faugères, Fos, Laurens and Roquessels
1,862 hectares
53,000 hl
Elevation: up to 400 metres above sea level
59 wineries, including 1 co-operative winery
One active group for pest control (GDON)
PRACTICES
Specifications incorporating agro-environmental measures since 2011:
A ban on open field weed killing
Restricted use of mineral nitrogen inputs
Mandatory grass cover on headlands
80% of the appellation’s wineries go beyond the minimum agro-ecology requirements.
Red varietals: Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Lledoner Pelut, Mourvèdre and Cinsa
White varietals: Roussanne, Grenache blanc, Marsanne, Vermentino (Rolle), Clairette and Viognier
Our range at SUD TENDANCES DIFFUSION
Mas Onésime - Jour Fruit -Blend of 55 % Cinsault - 45 % Syrah
Mas Onésime- l'Insoumis -Blend of 35 % Cinsault , 25 % Carignan , 20% Grenache and 20% Syrah
Mas Onésime - Le Sillon -Blend of 70 % Grenache,10% Carignan , 10% Syrah , 10% Mourvèdre
Mas Onésime - Le Paradis Caché - Blend of 50 % Mourvèdre , 35 % Carignan and 15 % Grenache - 12 months -Oak ageing
Last edited: 2023-01-25