Faugeres is one of the crown jewels of Languedoc, a long, sunny bank of shale-crusted vineyards north of Bezieres. Chateau des Adouzes is one of the best estates in the region, and an early adopter of organic farming under the previous owner Jean-Claude Estève. In 2018, Jeanne and Olivier Coste of Domaine Montrose added the Chateau to their own collection of organically farmed jewels. Very little has changed in the wine. A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and very old vine Carignan, Le Tigre cuvee shows a distinct meaty signature and plenty of Mediterranean sunshine. Aromas of sun-baked raspberry and black cherry fruit, tarragon, lavender, and fresh tilled earth. The palate is not quite full bodied but plenty hearty, with dusty tannins and rustic notes of leather, smoked meat, black cherries and orange oil. Earth lingers on the finish with dried herbs. There may not be a better wine on earth for your next burger.