Domaine de Cebene Felgaria 2014, 150cl - Magnum bottling from Faugères' finest.

Brigitte Chevalier came to Faugères to make wine in her own, highly individual way. In a short space of time, the estate has established itself as a leader within its chosen appellation (chosen as one of the few Best of the South” vineyards by Andrew Jefford, MW, in Decanter magazine and referred to in the French press as “perfect, textbook example of Faugères wines) and a highly rated name within winemaking circles.

She wants to capture the style and delicate flavour of cooler appellation wines in the Languedoc. Her judicious choice of terroirs, combined with deep-rooted vines, very low yields, grapes hand picked at optimum ripeness and careful vinification give her organic wines a unique profile.

The high proportion of Mourvèdre makes Felgaria unique for a Faugères wine. When combined with very low yields, a southern orientation and careful vinification, Mourvèdre undoubtedly has the potential to become the most emblematic varietal of the Faugères terroir: the schist of Faugères masters the impetuous character of the young Mourvèdre wine and enhances the personality of this unique grape variety that produces “grands vins de garde” - wines for ageing.

The high proportion of Mourvèdre makes this wine unique. Ripe Mourvèdre (>50%) growing on high, south-facing hills. Syrah and Grenache grown on high slate terraces facing north.

The high quality expression of Mourvèdre on schist. Deep and spicy aromas, expressive fruit, herbal notes (fern), minerality, typicity, fresh, rich, velvety tannins. Length.

Felgaria can be enjoyed when young but is also a wine with a great future (+10 years). This racy, wine will accompany festive occasions, and is ideally served with wild-fowl (pheasant), pigeon or beef.

"The Mourvèdre-dominated wine from this estate, the 2014 Faugeres Felgaria (80% Mourvèdre and the balance Syrah, Grenache and Carignan) sports a deep ruby color with a lighter purple rim. Pepper, blueberries, blackberries, freshly crushed rocks and leafy herbs all emerge from this elegant, ethereal beauty. Possessing full-bodied richness, an utterly seamless texture with building fine tannin, this is a killer little Faugères that will drink well for a decade. Drink 2017 - 2027.
94 points."
(Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate #230, April 2017)