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Château Faugères Saint-Emilion Grand Cru - 2018
CHF 95.00
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150 cl
James Suckling: 97
Alcohol content: 14.5% vol.
Grape varieties: 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vinification:
Maceration at cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks for around one month, 15 months maturation in oak barriques (to 50% new).
Tasting note:
It is a powerful wine that explores the sunny side of 2018 with maturity, concentration and richness. The winery compares it to 2009 and 2005, two anthology vintages in Bordeaux. This is one of the estate's greatest successes.
Chateau Faugeres:
The Château Faugères is a renowned, recognised as Grand Cru Classé classified winery in the Saint-Émilion wine-growing region near Bordeaux, which is renowned for its blend of top-class viticulture and modern architecture.
Location
Parish: The estate is situated in the village of Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse
Terroir: The vineyards, covering an area of around 37 to 42 hectares, stretch across a Limestone plateau and loamy and calcareous slopes. These soils provide excellent natural drainage and optimal conditions for ageing.
Owner
Owner: The vineyard is owned by the Swiss entrepreneur and art collector Silvio Denz.
Takeover: Denz acquired the historic estate in the year 2005 by Corinne Guisez, whose family had been running the estate since 1823.
Other participants: The production is supported by renowned wine experts such as Stephan, Count of Neipperg and the world-renowned consultant oenologist Michel Rolland.
Style and Architecture
Architectural landmark: The estate is famous for its spectacular wine cellar (Chai), which was inaugurated in 2009. Designed by the Swiss star architect Mario Botta, this monumental, geometric building is often referred to as the „Cathedral of Wine“.
Contrast: The state-of-the-art, sculptural cellar provides a striking visual contrast to the historic Chartreuse de Faugères, a former 16th-century hunting lodge.
Technology: Inside, the process is based on the principle of gravity, so that the grapes and wine are handled as gently as possible without excessive pumping. [
Characteristics of the wines
Grape Varieties Guide: The vineyards are planted in the typical style of Bordeaux’s „Right Bank“: approx. 85 % Merlot, 10 % Cabernet Franc and 5 % Cabernet Sauvignon.
Wine style: Red wines are often compared to the „Nouvelle Vague“ style assigned. They look absolutely lovely rich in flavour, concentrated, full-bodied and harmonious.
Aroma: Typical characteristics include dense, dark fruit, subtle spice and velvety, well-integrated tannins with considerable ageing potential.
Additional information
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Region | Saint-Émilion |
| Manufacturer | Faugères |
| Variety | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Contents | 150cl |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% vol. |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Cultivation | classic |
