Faugeres 2011

St Emilion, Grand Cru

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Tasting Notes

The 2011 Faugeres is a very strong effort, which is not surprising given the profound quality of Peby Faugeres. This bigger cuvee exhibits a dense ruby/purple color as well as lots of sweet black cherry and black currant fruit intermixed with hints of licorice and incense. Full, rich and layered, this up-front, gorgeous 2011 should drink well for 12+ years. It is a sleeper of the vintage.

Score: 90 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2014-2026 Date: 01 April 2014

The impressively endowed 2011 Faugeres is a big wine for the vintage, boasting an opaque ruby/purple color as well as notes of creosote, black currants, blueberries, coffee beans and toasty oak. This modern-styled, full-bodied, pure, textured, long St.-Emilion’s zesty acidity gives freshness and vibrancy to this big wine. It tips the scales at 14% natural alcohol, and is a blend of 85% Merlot with the rest primarily Cabernet Franc and a tiny bit of Cabernet Sauvignon. It should evolve for 15-20 years. One of the up-and-coming stars of St.-Emilion, Faugeres is owned by Swiss entrepreneur, Silvio Benz (also the owner of the Lalique crystal company).

Score: 91 - 93 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2032 Date: 30 April 2012

The Faugeres is very ripe and raisin-like on the nose with touches of fresh prune. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly alcoholic entry. I appreciate the boldness and structure of tannins, although the fruit towards the finish is a little disjointed. Perhaps this will merit a high score after bottling because the finish is well defined and compensates for the nose. Tasted April 2012. (87-89+ Points)

Score: 87 - 89 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 30 April 2012

Deep bright cherry red. Violets and dark red fruit. Just a touch dusty. Fresh, chewy and generous. The tannins finish a little dry but the finish is lively. (JH)

Score: 16 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2017-2025 Date: 24 April 2012

Maintains the modern house style. Dark colour. Generous fruit, firm ripe tannins and acidity is a little more obvious but balanced.

Score: 16 Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2017-2025 Date: 16 April 2012

Very lush yet pure, offering terrific mouthfeel to the boysenberry, plum and cassis fruit flavors that are well-focused through the finish, with floral and red licorice hints checking in. This is off to a lovely start.

Score: 90 - 93 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 11 April 2012

A little chewy and austere with some very pretty blueberry and currant character. Medium to full body, with fresh acidity and a clean finish. Minerally. Will fill in nicely with elevage. 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet

Score: 90 - 91 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 01 April 2012