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Chateau Faugeres Saint Emilion 2016 750ml
SKU: 27471

Chateau Faugeres Saint Emilion 2016

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Vinous
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The 2016 Faugères has a concentrated bouquet of blueberry, sloes, fig and black olive compote under a slight haze of alcohol. The velvety-smooth palate is well balanced with supple tannin and a fine line of acidity. While not the most complex Saint-Émilion I have come across in 2016, it is undeniably seductive and ravishing on the finish. A buxom Saint-Émilion for those with a hedonistic bent.

January 2019
Jeb Dunnuck
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A perennial winner that always delivers fruit and texture, the 2016 Château Faugères checks in as 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, representing 60% of the total production, aged in 50% new French oak. Loads of black (and some blue) fruits give way to a medium to full-bodied Saint-Emilion that has classic damp earth, tobacco and violet notes, remarkable purity, fine tannins, and considerable finesse and elegance. Drink it any time over the coming 15+ years. It's worth noting that Stephan von Neipperg consults on vineyard management, with Michel Rolland providing input on harvest dates winemaking, aging, and final blend.

February 28, 2019
Wine Advocate
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The 2016 Faugeres is composed of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in 50% new and 50% one-year-old barrels for 15 months. Deep garnet-purple colored, it features baked blueberries, stewed black plums and black cherry compote with hints of spearmint, cigar box and new leather. The palate is medium to full-bodied and laced with black fruit and savory layers with a chewy frame, finishing long with a fragrant earth lift. 6,000 cases produced.

November 30, 2018
Wine Spectator
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Shows a bit more lift than most of its peers, staying on the floral, elegant side of the ledger, with cassis and damson plum notes laced with bergamot and rose petal accents. Light incense and apple wood hints underscore the finish. Best from 2021 through 2032. 6,000 cases made.

March 31, 2019

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