Péby Faugères - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2021

Vinous

95

byAntonio Gallonithe4/2/2024

The 2021 Péby-Faugères is one of the standouts in Saint-Émilion this year. A wine of stature and real pedigree, the 2021 boasts stellar balance and tons of depth. Black cherry, mocha, new leather and licorice build effortlessly as this statuesque, layered

Vinous

95

byAntonio Gallonithe2/28/2024

The 2021 Péby-Faugères is one of the standouts in Saint-Émilion this year. A wine of stature and real pedigree, the 2021 boasts stellar balance and tons of depth. Black cherry, mocha, new leather and licorice build effortlessly as this statuesque, layered Saint-Émilion shows off its considerable allure.

Jamessuckling.com

96

byJames Sucklingthe2/22/2024

N°77 TOP 100 JS FRANCE
Fine, dusty oak spices with a refined lactic undertone at the moment that reminds me a bit of dulce de leche. Sandalwood, cigar box, cocoa, espresso, cassis, blackberries and dark plums. Polished and refined on the palate with excellent concentration trapped in a sleek, almost full-bodied palate. Tannins are silky, close-knit and filigreed, which makes it taste more feathery and ethereal. Extremely long and linear finish that lingers over a minute. Try from 2026 when the oak gets more integrated.

Wine Spectator

87

byJames Molesworththe2/22/2024

Offers a mulled vanilla note that hangs over a modest core of dried plum and black cherry fruit, with a tobacco accent lingering on the toasty finish. Drink now through 2025. 1,082 cases made.  –JM

Jamessuckling.com

95-96

byJames Sucklingthe6/8/2022

Lots of black-olive and blackberry aromas and flavors. Full and linear with intensity and structure. Racy for the vintage. Energy. Class.

Jeb DUNNUCK

92-94

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/2/2022

Another undeniable success in the vintage is the 2021 Château Péby Faugères, a richer, medium to full-bodied, pure, elegant Saint-Emilion. Based on 100% Merlot that's still resting in 50% new French oak, it possesses rock-solid mid-palate density, ripe tannins, and a great finish and shows the fresher, more elegant style of the vintage while still bringing impressive depth of fruit as well as length. It's worth noting that this is the first vintage vinified and aged all in their new cellar. Production for the 2021 runs roughly 1,000 cases (70% of the production) and it hit a modest 13% alcohol. It's going to drink nicely for 15-20 years. 92-94+

Bettane & Desseauve

92-93

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/24/2022

Ce péby séduit par l’intensité de sa sève, son onctuosité, son soyeux et sa complexité de plus en plus affirmée. Finale rayonnante et fraîche, marquant un cap dans l’évolution du cru. Espérons que son élevage ne fasse pas ressortir d’accents chocolatés maquillant cette belle matière initiale.

Alexandre Ma

92-93

byAlexandre Mathe5/16/2022

New barrel aging still dominates. But compared with its previous rich and intensive style, Peby Faugères 2021 is much gentler and softer. It shows outstanding roundness and concentration, with a chewy structure. Judging from its high tannins and powerful structure demonstrated at this stage, it may need some patiences before being drinkable. Look forward to how it will evolve after years' aging. ????????????,???????????????,2021???Peby Faugères?????????????????????????,???????????????????????????????,????????????????????????????

The Wine Cellar Insider

93-95

byJeff Levethe5/16/2022

Deeply colored, the wine is concentrated, long, deep, lush, opulent and rich. Yet, it is equally elegant, long and refined, with a sweetness and freshness to the fruits and soft, polish to the tannins in the ostentations finish. This is the first vintage produced in their new, show-piece cellars. The wine is produced from 100% old vine Merlot. 13.5% ABV. Drink from 2025-2045. 93-95

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

87

byJane Ansonthe5/13/2022

Vinous

90-92

byNeal Martinthe5/12/2022

The 2021 Péby Faugères has quite an opulent bouquet considering the growing season, for me, without the delineation and finesse of the Faugères. The palate is medium-bodied with sweet ripe black cherry fruit, fine tannins, a little more restraint compared to other vintages of late, fresh on the finish. Moderate length. It maybe just needs more personality.

Vinous

93-95

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2022

The 2021 Péby-Faugères is a gorgeous Saint-Émilion. Inky dark red cherry, lavender, chocolate, leather, licorice and incense fill out the layers, all framed by a generous kiss of new French oak. Péby is not materially better or more complex than Faugères, it's just done in a richer, more flamboyant style.

vvwine

93-95

byAdrian Van Velsenthe5/10/2022

Kräftige Farbe, tiefe Nase, dunkle Beeren, Pflaumen, dezent Gewürze, Lakritze. Im Gaumen gradlinig, mit Druck, dabei kein Gramm Fett, sehr gute Struktur, merklich Gerbstoff, die Frucht hält dagegen. Im Abgang mit guter, aromatischer Persistenz und viel Frische. Ein recht kräftiger Wein im Kontext des Jahrgangs und gleichzeitig wundervoll schlank für einen Péby Faugeres. Kann reifen. 2026-2045+ (Verkostet im April 2022. Vintex/Dourthe)

Anthocyanes

88-90

byYohan Castaingthe5/6/2022

Nez boisé, grillé, presque fumé. Quel dommage que le bois s'exprime seul. En bouche, charge tannique importante et asséchante pour un vin trop extrait. Dommage.

Wine Advocate

89-91

byWilliam Kelleythe4/29/2022

As appears to be case with its sibling, Faugères, the limitations imposed by the vintage seem to have somewhat tamed this estate's tendency to push extraction to the limits. Exhibiting rich aromas of blackberries and plums, framed by a lavish application of creamy new oak, the 2021 Péby Faugères is full-bodied, ample and layered, but also impressively seamless and complete despite its aspirational style. It wouldn't surprise me if it were to age better than more heralded surrounding vintages.