Saint Antonin - Faugères - Les Jardins - Red - 2023

Wine:

A beautiful expression of its schist-laden terroir, the 2023 Faugères Les Jardins Red opens with a ripe, focused nose layered with smoky, savoury hints — even a touch of bacon fat — all wrapped in the warmth of sun-baked stone. On the palate, it’s structured and generous, with juicy depth and silky, well-shaped tannins that bring real finesse. A deeply satisfying wine full of flavour and precision. Rated 93/100 by our Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-picked. Short maceration and ageing for one year in concrete vats for 90% and 10% in barrels.

Color:

Intense red with purple tints.

Nose:

Lardy/smoky aromas with hints of warm shale.

Palate:

beautifully structured, with generous depth and pinpoint precision. The texture is supple and juicy, delivering pure, expressive flavour in a truly indulgent style.

Temperature:

Serve at 14 to 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Roast pigeon with bacon, stewed meats, duck with olives.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

Tucked between the Cévennes and the wild scrubland of the garrigue, Faugères is a hidden haven where nature takes center stage. It’s in this rugged, schist-rich landscape that Frédéric Albaret has built Domaine Saint-Antonin — a powerful, characterful terroir he tends organically, guided by agro-ecological principles. Think cover crops, sheep grazing, and a deep respect for the land.