St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
For about $35, all day! Chateau Faugeres 2010 - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. Nose and palate of ripe cherry, vanilla. Some earthiness and veggies on the palate. Great acidity balances the 15% abv. Slightly new world if I was blind, but really nice!
For about $35, all day! Chateau Faugeres 2010 - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. Nose and palate of ripe cherry, vanilla. Some earthiness and veggies on the palate. Great acidity balances the 15% abv. Slightly new world if I was blind, but really nice!
1 person found it helpfulMay 30th, 2014
Black plum, a touch of mint, and unsmoked cigar on the nose, classic lush, sexy body with nice acid and well rounded tannins. A touch of spicy rye and loads of dense fruit on the palate.. Rolland at the helm makes this a steal for the money.
Black plum, a touch of mint, and unsmoked cigar on the nose, classic lush, sexy body with nice acid and well rounded tannins. A touch of spicy rye and loads of dense fruit on the palate.. Rolland at the helm makes this a steal for the money.
Jan 23rd, 2015
Owned by Swiss perfume/cosmetics magnate, Silvio Denz. Stephan Von Neipperg and Michel Rolland both consulting here at some capacity. Grapes are optically sorted, and fermented in wooden vats, with microbullage. Aged 15 months oak, 50% new barrels.
Owned by Swiss perfume/cosmetics magnate, Silvio Denz. Stephan Von Neipperg and Michel Rolland both consulting here at some capacity. Grapes are optically sorted, and fermented in wooden vats, with microbullage. Aged 15 months oak, 50% new barrels.
Dec 31st, 2013
Dense violet, with just a bit of brick red at the rim. Smells of dark berries, herbs, .. bubblegum and yogurt? Definitely a lot of tannins, but didn't feel like too much new oak; tasted more like tannins from seeds or stems. Quite a straightforward wine; powerful on the palate, and not much elegance. Finishes long though. 90 or 91 from me I think.
Dense violet, with just a bit of brick red at the rim. Smells of dark berries, herbs, .. bubblegum and yogurt? Definitely a lot of tannins, but didn't feel like too much new oak; tasted more like tannins from seeds or stems. Quite a straightforward wine; powerful on the palate, and not much elegance. Finishes long though. 90 or 91 from me I think.
Jun 4th, 2019
Drinking really well right now. Thoroughly enjoying this one!
Drinking really well right now. Thoroughly enjoying this one!
Oct 22nd, 2018
Med+ across the board. Such a big bold Merlot dominant Bordeaux. Jammy with some touches of vanilla, smoke, and dark chocolate.
Med+ across the board. Such a big bold Merlot dominant Bordeaux. Jammy with some touches of vanilla, smoke, and dark chocolate.
Apr 7th, 2015
Lacks complexity, but good weight and power, and silky tannins. Decent.
Lacks complexity, but good weight and power, and silky tannins. Decent.
Dec 11th, 2014Plum and tobacco, with some notes of tomato. Strong nose and bold flavor. Good reasonably priced St emilion grand cru.
Plum and tobacco, with some notes of tomato. Strong nose and bold flavor. Good reasonably priced St emilion grand cru.
Dec 10th, 2014
