Château Faugères

Saint-Émilion 2010

Chateau Faugeres sits in a cohort of producers known for their more progressive take on wines of the appellation, and considered, in a way, diverging from traditions of Bordeaux. The wine is sourced from 20 hectares of  vineyards, set to 85% Merlot, with the blend taking on Cabernet Franc and a dash of Cabernet Sauvignon. It is sent to bottle unfined and unfiltered, lending textural complexity and a 'wild' streak to the wines. 2010 is extremely expressive, vibrant and imbued with a graphite-like mineral vein. It's a fine wine from St-Emillion in a stellar year, but toeing an entirely exciting line.