Presentation
Based in Faugères, in Languedoc, Domaine Florence Alquier perpetuates the heritage of a great lineage of winemakers by working on schist soils that give the wines a unique expression. Managed by three wine enthusiasts, the estate obtained Organic Agriculture certification in 2020, affirming its commitment to environmentally friendly practices. The vines, located at altitude, benefit from cool nights that preserve the freshness of the grapes and favor slow maturation. Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre are cultivated with care, producing dense wines with complex aromas of black fruits, spices, and garrigue. Vinifications are carried out with minimal intervention, and the often long aging process allows the wines to gain depth and elegance. A fine reference in Languedoc, embodying the power and finesse of schist terroirs.
Location
Faugères is located 25 km north of Béziers, on the first foothills of the Cévennes and at the heart of the Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park. It is the only AOP in the Languedoc to lie entirely on a homogeneous schist terroir. Its vineyard, surrounded by wild nature, offers striking landscapes made up of hills peaking at nearly 400 meters above sea level, carved by valleys, vines, garrigue, small woods, and dry-stone shelters known as "capitelles."
Terroir
Homogeneous schist soil.
In the vineyard
Key vineyard stages include treatments, soil management, and canopy work.
Harvest
Manual harvest in small crates, followed by meticulous grape sorting.
Winemaking
Small vats allow for vinification by grape variety and by parcel, ensuring precise and carefully selected blends in line with the Faugères AOP identity.
Varietals
Grenache
Carignan
Mourvèdre
Syrah
Specifications
Serving
Serving temperature: 16–18°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
The "Renaissance" Faugères Rouge from Domaine Florence Alquier reveals a deep, luminous robe with purple highlights. The nose is expressive and richly Mediterranean, bursting with aromas of violet, ripe blackberry, dried garrigue herbs, and licorice. On the palate, the attack is full and generous, layered with jammy black fruit and a hint of roasted coffee. The wine then unfolds into fresh notes of thyme and green cardamom, balancing warmth and richness with aromatic lift. Firm yet well-integrated tannins provide structure and depth, showcasing the bold, characterful identity of this southern red.
Visual appearance
Deep and dense with purple glints.
At nose
Intense notes of violet, blackberry, dried herbs, and licorice.
On the palate
Full-bodied and expressive, with dark fruit, roasted notes, spice, and a structured, balanced finish.
Food pairings
A perfect match for shallot-flavored flank steak, or for the sweet-toothed, a panna cotta with chestnut cream.
