96 James Suckling
Fine, dusty oak spices with a refined lactic undertone at the moment that reminds me a bit of dulce de leche. Sandalwood, cigar box, cocoa, espresso, cassis, blackberries and dark plums. Polished and refined on the palate with excellent concentration trapped in a sleek, almost full-bodied palate. Tannins are silky, close-knit and filigreed, which makes it taste more feathery and ethereal. Extremely long and linear finish that lingers over a minute. Try from 2026 when the oak gets more integrated.
90 Robert Parker
As appears to be case with its sibling, Faugères, the limitations imposed by the vintage seem to have somewhat tamed this estate's tendency to push extraction to the limits. Exhibiting rich aromas of blackberries and plums, framed by a lavish application of creamy new oak, the 2021 Péby Faugères is full-bodied, ample and layered, but also impressively seamless and complete despite its aspirational style. It wouldn't surprise me if it were to age better than more heralded surrounding vintages.
90 Robert Parker
As appears to be case with its sibling, Faugères, the limitations imposed by the vintage seem to have somewhat tamed this estate's tendency to push extraction to the limits. Exhibiting rich aromas of blackberries and plums, framed by a lavish application of creamy new oak, the 2021 Péby Faugères is full-bodied, ample and layered, but also impressively seamless and complete despite its aspirational style. It wouldn't surprise me if it were to age better than more heralded surrounding vintages.