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Faugeres is one of the most individual appellations of the Languedoc. Although it produces white and rose wines the appellation is most famous for its rich, ripe red wines made from the classic Rhone varieties Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre. The Faugeres wine appellation was created in 1982 and is now producing consistently excellent wines, the secret being in the steep hills surrounding the village of Faugeres 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 Faugeres' proximity to the coast, which produces distinctive and elegant wines. Faugeres 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 Faugeres, which accounts for 18% of the appellation, provides delicious refreshing drinking with acidity and delicate fruit. The wines of Faugeres always have a distinctive freshness which places them amongst the finest of the Languedoc. Rosemary George's The wines of Faugeres is a comprehensive guide to the wines of a remarkably compact and homogeneous area which covers just seven villages and a couple of hamlets. The wines of Faugeres 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. Faugeres' wines, currently little known outside of France, are set to become the next global wine discovery, and Rosemary George's The wines of Faugeres is the most up-to-date and authoritative guide to this beautiful region and its fascinating wines.

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... a valuable and gently provocative contribution to professional literature on wine ... immensely detailed. -- Liz Sagues * Circle of Winewriters update * The producer profiles are wonderful and will be a constant reference for me when tasting Faugeres wines. -- Tamlyn Currin * jancisrobinson.com *

... a valuable and gently provocative contribution to professional literature on wine ... immensely detailed. -- Liz Sagues * Circle of Winewriters update *

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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.

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