Located in the Languedoc-Roussillon area, Faugères is famous for its rich red wines, with the appellation spanning to approximately 2000 hectares, producing 62,000 hl of wine annually. This appellation gained official AOC status in 1982 for their red wines, and 2005 for their white wines, prior being part of the Coteaux du Languedoc.

The large slopes surrounding the village, which helps to provide protection from the cold weather, keeping the vines in good condition for winegrowing. The most popular grape varieties are Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre, and each wine must consist of at least 4 grape varieties.