2015 Chateau Faugeres
By Chateau Peby Faugeres
2015 Château Faugeres from Château Peby Faugeres, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Among the finest offerings from Saint-Émilion, the 2015 Château Faugeres from Château Peby Faugeres has carved out a noteworthy niche in the annals of Bordeaux's rich history. This vintage stands proudly as a testament to an exquisite year – one where nature conspired to create something extraordinary for the discerning collector and investor.
Vintage Vibrancy, A Study in Excellence
The 2015 vintage in Bordeaux was heralded for its superlative conditions, which saw an optimal blend of sunshine and timely rains, paving the way for grapes that achieved perfect ripeness. The resulting wines from this vintage are characterised by their balance, deep fruit profiles, and age-worthy structure – qualities that the 2015 Château Faugeres epitomises with unmatched finesse.
On the palate, one can detect harmonious layers of blackberry and plum, enmeshed with traces of cocoa and sweet spices, a direct reflection of the Merlot-dominated blend that is traditional of Saint-Émilion. Accentuated by velvety tannins and a full-bodied richness, this wine's lingering finish adds a signature stroke to the masterful canvas of its creation.
An Investment Worthy of Its Terroir
The prestige of Château Peby Faugeres needs little introduction to those versed in the world of fine wine investments. This estate's commitment to quality is showcased magnificently in their 2015 Château Faugeres. The wine's polish and potential for cellar ageing make it an unassailable choice for investors looking to enrich their portfolio with a Bordeaux that promises an auspicious return on investment over time.
The intelligent investor will recognise not just the immediate sensory delight offered by this bottle but also the promise it holds beneath its cork – maturity will unveil deeper complexities and subtler flavors as it evolves within its vessel.
In essence, the 2015 Château Faugeres from Château Peby Faugeres is a liquid chronicle – born of a stellar vintage known for wines that impress upon both palette and investment potential. With such an exceptional provenance, this offering is bound to captivate aficionados and investors alike who seek excellence from Saint-Émilion's revered terroirs.
Market price (CAD)
$1,730.00
12x75cl
Highest score
98
POP score
57.78
Scores and tasting notes
Produced from 100% Merlot and matured for 18 months in 65% new and 35% one-year-old French oak barrels, the 2015 Peby Faugeres is medium to deep garnet-purple in color with a strikingly gorgeous nose of exotic spices, baked blackberries, plum preserves, cherry cordial and fragrant earth with smoked meats, lavender, licorice and tapenade hints. The boldly fruited, full-bodied palate features opulent, totally decadent spiced black and blue fruits with a very firm yet ripe structure and finishes with incredible depth and length. Stefan von Neipperg consults on the vineyard management here, while Michel Rolland focuses on harvest dates, winemaking, aging and the final blend - a big "bravo" to them both on this 2015!
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 21 February 2018
Alluring, with steeped plum and boysenberry confiture notes that are rich and lush in feel, yet stay bright through the finish, presenting a light brambly underpinning and suave spice and toast details. Gorgeous fruit.—J.M.
Wine Spectator - James Molesworth - winespectator.com
The 2015 Peby Faugeres is pure Merlot cropped at 27 hl/ha between 1-12 October and matured in 65% new oak. It has a ripe cassis and blueberry scented bouquet that just feels a little static at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, the oak a little dominant at the moment, plenty of sappy black fruit with a saline finish that displays good tension. This Peby-Faugeres seems more refined than recent vintages and once the nose gains more animation, then it could turn into a commendable Saint Emilion, even if I find the 2015 Faugeres more to my taste.
Neal Martin - eRobertParker.com, #224, April 2016
Very dark. Meaty nose. Very sweet! And masses of oak and this is really in the old style! Quite painful to taste! Too much. A wine to be impressed by rather than to enjoy.
Jancis Robinson - jancisrobinson.com