Château Faugères - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2011

Wine Advocate

90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe5/2/2014

The 2011 Faugeres is a very strong effort, which is not surprising given the profound quality of Peby Faugeres. This bigger cuvee exhibits a dense ruby/purple color as well as lots of sweet black cherry and black currant fruit intermixed with hints of licorice and incense. Full, rich and layered, this up-front, gorgeous 2011 should drink well for 12+ years. It is a sleeper of the vintage.

Jamessuckling.com

93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/19/2014

A wonderful red for the vintage with plum, berry, chocolate and toasted-oak character. Full body, integrated tannins and a velvety texture. Wow. Try it in 2017.

Wine Spectator

91 / 100

byJames Molesworththe2/11/2014

This is packed with plum cake, melted black licorice, blackberry compote and singed anise notes, with a roasted apple wood accent stretching out on the finish. Best from 2015 through 2025.

Decanter.com

16 / 20

the4/30/2012

Maintains the modern house style. Dark colour. Generous fruit, firm ripe tannins and acidity is a little more obvious but balanced. Drink 2017-2025.

Wine Advocate

91-93 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2012

The impressively endowed 2011 Faugeres is a big wine for the vintage, boasting an opaque ruby/purple color as well as notes of creosote, black currants, blueberries, coffee beans and toasty oak. This modern-styled, full-bodied, pure, textured, long St.-Emilion’s zesty acidity gives freshness and vibrancy to this big wine. It tips the scales at 14% natural alcohol, and is a blend of 85% Merlot with the rest primarily Cabernet Franc and a tiny bit of Cabernet Sauvignon. It should evolve for 15-20 years. One of the up-and-coming stars of St.-Emilion, Faugeres is owned by Swiss entrepreneur, Silvio Benz (also the owner of the Lalique crystal company).

TAST

17 / 20

by Bettane & Desseauvethe4/30/2012

Vin gras et gourmand, belle intensité généreuse, du fruit solidement épanoui. Grande vigueur.

WeinWisser

17 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/30/2012

2016-2032

The Wine Cellar Insider

89-90 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/27/2012

From 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Franc, the wine is aged in 50% new oak. This medium-bodied wine displays floral, red plum , licorice and earthy aromas and ends with a light red berry finish. 89-90 Pts

Wine Advocate

87-89 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/27/2012

The Faugeres is very ripe and raisin-like on the nose with touches of fresh prune. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly alcoholic entry. I appreciate the boldness and structure of tannins, although the fruit towards the finish is a little disjointed. Perhaps this will merit a high score after bottling because the finish is well defined and compensates for the nose. Tasted April 2012. (87-89+ points)

Jancis Robinson

16 / 20

byJulia Harding MWthe4/24/2012

Drink 2017-2025 Deep bright cherry red. Violets and dark red fruit. Just a touch dusty. Fresh, chewy and generous. The tannins finish a little dry but the finish is lively. (JH)

Wine Spectator

90-93 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/10/2012

Very lush yet pure, offering terrific mouthfeel to the boysenberry, plum and cassis fruit flavors that are well-focused through the finish, with floral and red licorice hints checking in. This is off to a lovely start.—J.M.

Wine Enthusiast

89-91 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/6/2012

This wine shows mint and spice flavors, new wood and soft tannins. Fruity, attractively forward and ripe. —R.V

Jamessuckling.com

90-91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/1/2012

A little chewy and austere with some very pretty blueberry and currant character. Medium to full body, with fresh acidity and a clean finish. Minerally. Will fill in nicely with elevage. 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet.