Château Faugères Grand Cru Classé 1998
13%
1.5L
Intensity
This Saint-Émilion from Silvio Denz (Lafaurie-Peyraguey) combines everything you might expect from a great wine from this appellation: a bright fruitiness, silky tannins, freshness, balance, great length and an excellent ageing potential.
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Château Faugères Grand Cru Classé 1998
The wine
This wine has a powerful red fruit bouquet and is at its best after ageing for a few years. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated on the palate, it develops woody, animal aromas with a hint of plums. Good aromatic length ensures a pleasant finish. The wines are aged for 14 months, half in new barrels. The property also produces a second wine, Haut Faugères.
About the Producer Château Faugères
Under the supervision of Pierre-Bernard and his wife Corinne Guisez, Château Faugères' wines reached a pinnacle of quality. This property and Peby Faugères were purchased by the business man Silvio Denz, who also owns Lalique. In 2011 a monumental new winery was inaugurated, designed by the architect Mario Botta.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 2 bottles
Level: 2 Low neckObservation: 2 Marginally marked labelsOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Classification: Grand cru classé
Owner: Vignobles Silvio Denz
Vintage: 1998
Colour: red
Service temperature: 16°
Size (in ha): 37 hectares
Volume: 65000 bottles
Intensity: classic
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine