{"product_id":"2015-chateau-faugeres-st-emilion-grand-cru","title":"2015 Chateau Faugères Saint Emilion Grand Cru","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperb 97 Point Vintage, Vinous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e95 Point Saint Emilion Grand Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeighbor to Ausone\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"A Very Pretty \u0026amp; Alluring Saint-Emilion\" ~93 Points, VM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMichel Rolland Consultant Winemaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic Certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-justify\"\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOut of the gates and at the time we tasted the 2015 Right Bank wines at en primeur in the Spring of 2016, the 2015s Merlot based St. Emilions have been special. Precocious, but also concentrated and contemplative. These are wines that are already delicious with incredible staying power.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Wine Spectator, Chateau Faugères is \u003cstrong\u003e“One of the emerging quality estates on Bordeaux's Right Bank.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwiss businessman, Silvio Denz is the proud owner of this Grand Cru Clasée. He says \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"I am committed to combining knowledge and expertise in order to deliver the best possible wines every year.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilvio is a huge name in the French wine bussines. He owns several other important estates in France like \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Péby Faugères, Château Cap de Faugères, Château Rocheyron, and Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey\u003c\/strong\u003e (Sauterne’s 1er Growth, and one of the oldest estates in the region,) and others in Tuscany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Faugères, located about \u003cstrong\u003e3 miles away from world-renowned Château Ausone\u003c\/strong\u003e, was recognized as Saint Emilion Grand Cru in 2012. Its exceptional terroir and location on the appellation’s limestone plateau, that’s placed on calcareous limestone soils, make this the perfect place to grow outstanding vines (and produce outstanding wines!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombine that with the expertise of the talented \u003cstrong\u003ewinemaker Michel Rolland\u003c\/strong\u003e, who has been the consultant winemaker since 1992, and the result is this wine that Vinous Media called an \"\u003cstrong\u003ealluring Saint-Emilion.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2015 was an outstanding year for the Right Bank. Vinous Media blessed this year with a 97-point review, telling us that \u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBordeaux enjoyed its strongest vintage in a number of years in 2015.\" \u003c\/strong\u003eVinous described these wines as \u003cstrong\u003e\"intense and, at times, freakishly concentrated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\" and confirmed that \u003cstrong\u003e\"2015s on the Right Bank are superb.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAging:\u003cspan class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\"\u003e 14 months, 50% in new French oak barrels, 50% in second use French oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe nose has a bouquet of ripe fruit, black cherries, and floral notes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn the palate, it's\u003cstrong\u003e extremely rich and flavourful with fine acidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e The finish is characterized by freshness and balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery deep-set aromas of blackberries and red and dark plum fruits, set amid integrated oak spices, cedar, and hints of earth. \u003cstrong\u003eThe palate has a super plush feel with intense blueberries and dark plum flavors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Succulent tannins that are smooth, entrancing, and very long.\u003cstrong\u003e Try from 2022.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~95 Points, James Suckling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth and opulent\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a densely tannic wine. Its dark fruits and dusty texture are backed by juicy acidity and a core of framing tannins. \u003cstrong\u003eIt will be powerful and rich with age.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~94 Points, Wine Enthusiast. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2015 Faugeres is plush, deep, and inviting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Succulent red cherry, plum, tobacco, cedar, licorice, and new leather are some of the many nuances that take shape, and attractive floral notes add brightness and lift. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is a very pretty and alluring Saint-Emilion from Silvio Denz.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blend is 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. ~93 Points, Vinous Media. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeautiful aromas and flavors of warm fig and boysenberry reduction lead off, with extra raspberry and cassis notes filling in behind them. Best from 2023 through 2035. ~93 Points, Wine Spectator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2015 Faugeres is a blend of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 15 months in French oak, 50% new. Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, it has a nose of baked plums, warm cherries, and blackberries with touches of meat and fried spices.\u003cstrong\u003e The full-bodied mouth is rich, opulent, and spicy with firm, velvety tannins and lovely freshness lifting the finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~92 Points, Robert Parker. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2015 Château Faugeres includes slightly less Merlot than the 2016 and is 75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc. Like a lot of 2015s, it’s already open and approachable and offers lots of cassis and black cherry fruits, plenty of spice, herbs, and earth nuances. With medium to full-bodied richness,\u003cstrong\u003e terrific purity and elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e, and present, yet sweet tannin, I suspect it will fill in with 2-3 years in the cellar and keep for 15+. ~92 Points, Jeb Dunnuck. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of This Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Faugeres","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43327816663275,"sku":"CFSEGC15","price":59.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/2015ChateauFaugeresSt.EmilionGrandCru.png?v=1663004595","url":"https:\/\/www.bighammerwines.com\/products\/2015-chateau-faugeres-st-emilion-grand-cru","provider":"BigHammerWines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}