Risées en Mer Fabien Pujol Faugères PDO 2024

White wine from the Faugères AOP appellation, 2024 vintage, produced by Domaine Fabien Pujol in Languedoc-Roussillon. 75cl bottle, 13% ABV, grown on the schist soils characteristic of this appellation in southern France.

What terroir is Risées en Mer Fabien Pujol Faugères AOP 2024 produced on?

Faugères AOP is distinguished by its schist soils, a rarity in the Languedoc wine landscape, which is usually dominated by pebbles and clay-limestone. This schist terroir, combined with a Mediterranean climate marked by abundant sunshine and significant temperature fluctuations, gives the wines of the appellation their distinctive character. For white wines, which are still a minority in an appellation historically focused on red, the authorized grape varieties include Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache blanc, Vermentino, and Clairette—varieties adapted to summer drought and capable of retaining freshness and tension despite the heat.

Who produces Risées en Mer Fabien Pujol Faugères AOP 2024?

Fabien Pujol runs this estate in Languedoc-Roussillon, within the Faugères AOP appellation. The Risées en Mer cuvée, offered here as a white for the 2024 vintage, reflects the winemaker's dedication to a style that remains rare in an appellation still largely dominated by red wines.

At what temperature should Risées en Mer Fabien Pujol Faugères AOP 2024 be served?

Faugères AOP white wines are traditionally served chilled, between 10 and 12°C, to reveal their balance of freshness and substance. Their aging potential generally ranges from two to five years after bottling, depending on the natural balance of the vintage.

What dishes pair with Risées en Mer Fabien Pujol Faugères AOP 2024?

The white wines of this appellation traditionally pair with grilled fish, seafood, and Mediterranean dishes seasoned with aromatic herbs.