Paradis des Cigales Fabien Pujol Faugères AOP 2024

Paradis des Cigales is an AOP Faugères red wine from Château Grézan, winemaker Fabien Pujol, blending Mourvèdre, Carignan, Grenache and Syrah. Vinified in terracotta amphorae on poor, free-draining schist soil, it expresses aromas of garrigue, strawberry tree and sloe, with a peppery and saline finish.

What terroir is Paradis des Cigales Fabien Pujol Faugères AOP 2024 produced on?

The wine comes from poor, free-draining schist soil, typical of the Faugères appellation.

How is Paradis des Cigales Fabien Pujol Faugères AOP 2024 vinified and aged?

The harvest is done by hand, in crates, with manual sorting. Vinification takes place in amphorae, with half destemmed grapes and half whole bunches, without sulfites to preserve the indigenous yeasts. Aging continues for just under a year in terracotta amphorae.

What is the tasting profile of Paradis des Cigales Fabien Pujol Faugères AOP 2024?

The nose evokes juniper, bay leaf and rockrose. The palate, crisp and refreshing, offers notes of strawberry tree, quince and sloe. The finish is peppery and saline.

What dishes pair with Paradis des Cigales Fabien Pujol Faugères AOP 2024?

Roast duck leg on a bed of baby potatoes.

At what temperature should Paradis des Cigales Fabien Pujol Faugères AOP 2024 be served?

Amphora fermentation allows you to appreciate the richness of the tannins and aromas from the second year after the harvest. The wine can also evolve, with aging potential exceeding 10 years.