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Smoked earth, currants, cured meats and spices all emerge from the rich, full-bodied 2014 Faugres. A blend of 60% Syrah, 25% Mourvdre and 15% Carignan, aged mostly in demi-muids, it has a smoking mid-palate, a ripe, layered textured and a big finish. Like in 2013, it's another hidden gem in this lineup.

The beautiful ripeness of Syrah is very well balanced due to magnificient tannins of the finest Mourvdre, allied with a minerality, most characteristic of the Faugres terroirs. The wine is concentrated, voluptuous and elegant with beautiful freshness and great finesse. Its very strong mineral character shares Cade wood and blackberry-pie scent added to floral aroma violet. ~winery notes

Faugres is a small appellation located on the somewhat inland on the Mediterranean coast to the west of Montpelier and Nimes.
This blend of Syrah, Mourvdre and Carignan is vinified in a combination of 10% tank, 30% large nuetral oak casks and 60% oak barrels. 30% of the oak is new.

Hecht & Bannier is a wine producer in Provence and Languedoc regions. It was created in 2002 by two friends, Franois Bannier and Gregory Hecht. Soon recognized as one of the highest quality driven wineries in the South of France, Hecht & Bannier has been proudly certified Organic by Ecocert since 2007. The leadership has geared all its efforts toward doing things in a better way, less harm and more good.

The winery has been constantly working on reducing the global impact of its business and honoring its mission and commitments: To share the expression of our regional vineyards with organic and affordable wines while building a long-lasting and profitable relationship with our vinegrower and cooperative partners.