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Faugères 2003 75cl

Grand Cru Classé | St. Emilion | Bordeaux | France
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Critics scores
89 Robert Parker
The 2003 is a dense, corpulent effort with a dark ruby/purple color, impressive intensity, and aromas of charcoal, white flowers, blueberries, black currants, and smoke. Medium-bodied, with light tannin, and serious concentration as well as length, it may merit an even higher score than shown. Anticipated maturity: now-2018.
89 Robert Parker
The 2003 is a dense, corpulent effort with a dark ruby/purple color, impressive intensity, and aromas of charcoal, white flowers, blueberries, black currants, and smoke. Medium-bodied, with light tannin, and serious concentration as well as length, it may merit an even higher score than shown. Anticipated maturity: now-2018.
86 Wine Spectator
Some aromas of cooked fruit and earth. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a medium finish. Slightly hot but a velvety and good wine. Best after 2006. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 5,250 cases made. ?JS
86 Wine Spectator
Some aromas of cooked fruit and earth. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a medium finish. Slightly hot but a velvety and good wine. Best after 2006. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 5,250 cases made. ?JS
Producer
Château Faugères
The Grand Cru Classé estate, Château Faugères is now producing exemplary nouvelle vague Saint-Émilion wines. While the property has a long history, dating back to the early 19th century, the estate remained somewhat unknown until the turn of the century. With the advice of Stéphan von Neipperg, Silvio Denz a perfume designer and wine-enthusiast bought the château from a direct descendant of the founding family, Gorinne Guisez in 2005. Due to a culmination of Denz’s leadership and major investments that were made in both the vineyard and cellars, the wines have been increasingly impressive. Michel Rolland acts as consulting enologist, producing wines that reflect the very unique aspects of their 37-hectare terroir. Ranking amongst the very best, the château crafts a super-rich cuvée called Péby Faugères only in the finest years, along with their dense Grand Vin Faugères, a second wine labeled Haut Faugères, and a forward Côtes de Castillon production, Cap de Faugères.