Chateau des Estanilles Faugeres l'Impertinent

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The 2010 Faugeres l'Impertinent - Grenache and Cinsault, along with Syrah and some Mourvedre; partly aged in demi-muid and foudre - displays a clarity and generosity from tank that goes beyond the corresponding 2009, reflecting in part the meticulous sorting now applied to incoming fruit. Fresh blackberry, kirsch, smoky black tea, and peat in the nose are perpetuated on an infectiously juicy though firm palate, with mouthwatering salinity and an invigorating nip of black pepper informing an impressively long finish. I expect this will be worth following for 6-8 years. (There will probably be two cuvees rendered from the balance of Estanilles' 2010 harvest, but blending decisions had not been finalized when I tasted with Gros.) Loire native Michel Louison took over Chateau des Estanilles in 1976, five years before Faugeres achieved appellation status much less any international renown, and a lot of credit for the latter goes to his tireless efforts. In 2009, Louison sold to a clearly ambitious wine enthusiast and proponent of biodynamics, Julien Seydoux, who retained Claude Gros as oenological advisor.No known importer.

The 2009 Faugeres l'Impertinent - Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre; one-third aged in barrel - represents the inaugural vintage of this estate's new basic cuvee, although it comes from grapes grown under the old regime. Fresh mulberry and shrubby, scrubby, resinous garrigue are evoked by this firm yet generously-juicy blend that finishes with saline, stony, smoky accents. It should prove lovely for at least the next 4-5 years. Loire native Michel Louison took over Chateau des Estanilles in 1976, five years before Faugeres achieved appellation status much less any international renown, and a lot of credit for the latter goes to his tireless efforts. In 2009, Louison sold to a clearly ambitious wine enthusiast and proponent of biodynamics, Julien Seydoux, who retained Claude Gros as oenological advisor.No known importer.