2005 Faugeres St. Emilion 750ml

Quick Overview

The over-achieving 2005 Faugeres (85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon) was made from low yields of 27 hectoliters per hectare. Rich and full-bodied, it boasts a deep ruby/purple hue along with notes of blueberries, black raspberries, cassis, minerals, flowers, and spice. This impressive effort tips the scales at 14.5% natural alcohol. -RP

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Ratings 93WS

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2005 Faugeres St. Emilion 750ml

New proprietor Silvio Denz has renamed his luxury cuvee, but the quality is as high as it was under Faugeres’ former owner. The good news is that both Stephan von Neipperg (proprietor of Canon-La-Gaffeliere and a few other estates) and Michel Rolland have been hired as consultants. -RP

WINE SPECTATOR RATING: 93

WINE SPECTATOR REVIEW: Dark in color, with intense aromas of blackberry, tar and mineral. Almost minty. Full-bodied, with loads of ripe fruit and vanilla bean character. Long and supercaressing. This racy wine has so much going on, yet it's subtle and sexy.