2010 Chateau Faugeres
By Chateau Peby Faugeres
2010 Château Faugères from Château Peby Faugères, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
The esteemed 2010 vintage at Château Peby Faugères manifests the epitome of precision and balance one has come to expect from Saint-Émilion's finest terroirs. Navigating through four decades of vintages, seldom have I encountered a wine as cohesively integrated and expressive as the 2010 Château Faugères.
The Prowess of the Vintage
The year 2010 was marked by an unparalleled alignment of climatic finesse and correctness, resulting in grapes from Bordeaux that reached ripeness with impeccable acidity and structure. The 2010 Château Faugères, in particular, demonstrates an enchanting fusion of power and elegance—a testament to the exceptional conditions that favoured this auspicious vintage.
An Ode to Complexity and Longevity
Diving into the aromatic profile reveals layers of dark cherries, finely ground gravel, and a hint of truffles—an olfactory pleasure that bespeaks the meticulous vinification processes honed at Château Peby Faugères. On the palate, the wine lavishes a spectrum spanning from succulent plum to refreshing minerality, all culminating in a finish that commingles gracefully with supple tannins, ensuring longevity that will graciously reward fine wine investors and aficionados alike.
The prowess of the 2010 Château Faugères not only lies in its current, delectable state but also in its potential to evolve; it is poised for a beautiful ascent in nuance with further cellaring. For investors considering robust candidates for their portfolios, this vintage from Château Peby Faugères aligns with a vision for prosperity hand-in-hand with exquisite taste.
A Vintage to Cherish and Invest In
In summary, the 2010 Château Faugères, boasts a magnificent tapestry of flavour and subtlety unlike any other. It stands as a luminary within the grand constellation of Saint-Émilion's vintages. For those discerning collectors with a keen eye on noteworthy investments that marry sensory pleasure with financial acumen, this embodiment of Bordeaux excellence represents an astute addition to a connoisseur’s collection or an investment portfolio with expectations for gratifying returns.
Current market price
$6,660.00
12x75cl
Highest score
97
POP score
234.71
Scores and tasting notes
A very limited production cuvee, the 2010 Peby Faugeres is sold in a specially designed bottle from Silvio Denz, who also owns Lalique Crystal. It comes from the oldest portion of the Faugeres vineyard, which is actually more of a completely separate entity under Denz than it was under the previous owners. The 2010 is 100% Merlot and again 15% natural alcohol. The vines were cropped at 20 hectoliters per hectare, but harvested about a week before the harvest finished for the main Faugeres vineyard. Most observers would tend to look at this wine as a modern-style, massive, intense St.-Emilion, with an opaque purple color, a floral nose shaded by notes of blueberry liqueur intermixed with black raspberries, vanillin, subtle smoke and barrique smells. It is full-bodied and built for two decades of longevity, but should be reasonably drinkable in 5-6 years because of the 100% Merlot content. This is a thrilling wine, as it has been in nearly every vintage where it has been produced. Acquired by Swiss native Silvio Denz a number of years ago, this property continues to overachieve in virtually every vintage. Behind the scenes, Stephan von Neipperg, the proprietor of La Mondotte, Clos de l’Oratoire, and a number of other properties, consults on viticultural matters, while harvesting, winemaking and elevage are guided by Michel Rolland.
Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 27 February 2013