Domaine Bardi Alquier - Faugères - Les Vignes du Puits - White - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 White Faugères Les Vignes du Puits is one of the rare whites from the appellation, which produces barely 5% of its volume in white wines. A blend of Marsanne, Roussanne, and Grenache Blanc, it opens delicately with fresh floral and mineral notes, along with hints of citrus and white pepper. Its pure and silky texture delivers an uncompromising wine, with no oak influence, allowing its vibrant, fruit-driven character to shine. Perfect as an aperitif or paired with cheeses, this rare white from the Languedoc is a gem worth discovering. A top pick by the Committee, rated 93/100.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Traditional vinification. Aged 9 months in steel vats on fine lees.

Color:

Bright golden yellow.

Nose:

Intensely floral with a dominant mineral touch, citrus aromas and a hint of white pepper.

Palate:

A pure and silky structure, all within a fresh and light profile, with no oak influence.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitif: goat's cheese, various tapas, fillet of sea bream with lime.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029

A rising star in Languedoc with 1 star in the RVF Guide, Domaine Bardi Alquier is an exceptionally promising newcomer. Sophie and Thibaud Bardi de Fourtou took over this historic Faugères estate in 2017, elevating it to new heights.

With organic farming, a newly built underground winery, and aging in both barrels and now large casks, they push the boundaries further, capturing the full essence of the schist soils. The result: wines that are refined, balanced, and easy to drink, with delightful richness and perfectly controlled extraction.