Château Faugères - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé - 2014

Appellation: Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé
Vintage: 2014
Grape varieties: 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Volume: 750 ml
Alcohol: 14°

The Estate

Château Faugères, owned by Silvio Denz since 2005, is located on the sunny hillsides of the Dordogne Valley, 6 kilometers east of Saint-Emilion. It was promoted to Grand Cru Classé status in 2012 during the revision of the Saint-Emilion Classification. At the top of its vineyard stands an emblematic cathedral-like winery designed by Mario Botta. Named the "Cathedral of Wine," it houses a tasting room, a terrace with panoramic views of the vineyards, a barrel cellar, and a vat room. According to Silvio Denz, the purpose of this new winery is to continuously seek quality in wines at all stages of production, using cutting-edge technologies. Its wines reveal aromas of raspberry, almond, fig, peony, prune, and rose.

Vinification and Aging

Vinification: Gravity-fed vat filling, temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, gentle three-week maceration.

Aging: 12 months, 30% in new French oak barrels, 70% in one- and two-wine barrels.

The Sommelier's Note

"Château Faugères 2014 is an elegant and complex wine, offering a rich and satisfying tasting experience, representative of the excellence of Saint-Émilion's grand crus."

Food and wine pairings:

Roast beef and broccoli with nuts, Leg of lamb with flageolet beans, Hare à la Royale