CHÂTEAU FAUGÈRES Premier Grand Cru Classé St. Emilion 2017, 150cl

Producer: Vignobles Silvio Denz, Château Faugères

Grape variety: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

Color: Red

Year: 2017

Bottle size: 150 cl

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux

Alcohol content: 14.5%

Score: James Suckling 94

Château Faugères consists of Merlot Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon. The entire harvest is carried out by hand. The first fermentation took place in wooden fermentation vats of various sizes in order to vinify even the smallest lots separately. The second fermentation took place 100% in new barriques. The style of Chateau Faugères is characterized by mineral components and a silky texture with perfectly polished tannins. A powerful, wonderful, soft St. Emilion with great potential.

Silvio Denz, the current owner, took over the winery in 2005 and led it to success. Château Faugères and Château Péby Faugères were awarded the "Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé" designation in 2012. This is a great distinction that is rarely given. One of the many conditions is to maintain the quality of each vintage for ten years. Mario Botta designed the wine production building with a large tower. This is why it is affectionately called La Chapelle in the St. Emilion area.