The name is an acronym for the aging process. FA stands for French Allier, 1 indicates barriques of 1st use, and 12 refers to the 12 months the wine remained in these aging containers. This is a very limited-production wine.
| Tasting notes |
| A sweet bouquet of creme de cassis combines with licorice and peppery notes. Earthy hints are present as well. This wine displays moderate tannins on the palate with sweet, pure flavors.
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| Food pairing |
| An excellent accompaniment to red meats prepared with hearty sauces, such as roast beef with port sauce. Also try with stews.
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