Château Estanilles
Château Estanilles sits in Faugères, the hillside appellation of Languedoc-Roussillon where schist and granite shape wines of mineral precision. The estate produces reds anchored in Syrah and Grenache—varieties that thrive in this sun-exposed terrain—alongside white blends of Marsanne and Roussanne. Clos du Fou, a Syrah-based wine, demonstrates the region's capacity for depth and structure. Vallongue, a Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre-Carignan blend, captures the complexity of the southern Rhône tradition as it manifests in Languedoc's cooler slopes. Sous Les Rocs Blanc, a Marsanne-Roussanne white, reflects the mineral character endemic to Faugères' volcanic soils. Decanter has rated these wines, recognizing their balance of ripe fruit and savory restraint. The winery's focus remains on the distinctive terroir of its appellation.
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