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JAMES SUCKLING: "Pretty core of blackberries, blueberries, walnuts and hazelnuts. Medium to full body and velvety tannins. A blend of 70% merlot, 25% cabernet franc and 5% cabernet sauvignon."
93
FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Brombeeren, Kirschen, zarte Edelholznuancen, einladendes Bukett. Saftig, elegant, frische reife Herzkirschen, runde Tannine, feiner Säurebogen, elegant und gut anhaftend, sicheres Reifepotenzial."
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LISA PERROTTI-BROWN: "The 2023 Faugeres is deep garnet-purple in color. A little shy to begin, it needs some coaxing to bring out notes of blackberry preserves and plum pudding plus suggestions of mossy tree bark, wild fungi, and fragrant soil. The medium to full-bodied palate is tightly wound, with lightly chewy tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing on a lingering earthy note."
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JEB DUNNUCK: "From the cooler eastern portion of the appellation, the 2023 Château Faugères is deep ruby/purple-hued and has a lively perfume of darker red and blue fruits as well as violets, spring flowers, and charcoal. It's medium-bodied and supple, with the more fruit-forward style of the vintage and outstanding length. Tasted multiple times with consistent results."
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WEINWISSER: "70 % Merlot, 25 % Cabernet Franc, 5 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 31.5 hl/ha. Betörendes blaubeeriges Bouquet, ein satter Strauß Veilchen, edle Cassiswürze und Heidelbeergelee. Am geradlinigen Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, engmaschigem Tanninkorsett, rassiger Säure, dunkler Mineralik und sehnigem Körper. Im konzentrierten langen Finale mit viel Struktur, ein ernster Faugères aufgrund des höheren Anteils an Cabernet Franc. Mit Potenzial, kann noch zulegen."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Quite floral in nature, the wine is also loaded with ripe, sweet, dark, red pit fruits, espresso, chocolate mint, licorice, and black raspberries. Medium/full-bodied, the wine is silky, lush soft, and polished, with luscious, dark pit fruits, coffee bean, and black cherries in the finish. The wine blends 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink from 2027-2039."
