2014 Chateau Faugeres
By Chateau Peby Faugeres
2014 Château Faugeres from Château Peby Faugeres, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
The 2014 vintage in Bordeaux was a testament to the fortitude of vintners and the resilience of vines. Despite early challenges, the year provided an unexpected pleasant surprise for wine enthusiasts and savvy investors alike. Amidst such a backdrop, the 2014 Château Faugeres from Château Peby Faugeres emerges as a striking embodiment of skillful winemaking paired with Saint-Émilion's indomitable terroir.
A Testament to Time and Terroir
In an area renowned for its exceptional wines, the 2014 vintage stands out for its structured elegance and alluring complexity. This specific release from the reputable vineyards of Château Peby Faugeres honors the heritage of its superior Saint-Émilion classification with remarkable aplomb. A carefully orchestrated symphony of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon speaks to both the diversity of this estate's plantings and the precision of its viticulture.
The vinification process of this particular year was attuned to unraveling the nuances wrought by a climatically whimsical season; this attention is reflected in every sip. The resulting complexity—with graceful tannins woven into a dense fabric of dark fruit notes and subtle earthy undertones—showcases an accomplished adaptation to a sporting growing season.
Vintage Vibrancy and Investment Viability
Moreover, with bottle age, the 2014 Château Faugeres evolves on the palate: what begins as robust bursts of blackcurrant and plum matures into a refined performance where fruit meets forest floor, leather, and spice. For investors in fine wines, securing allocations of this vintage not only assures an evolving sensory experience over time but also promises an appreciable asset within their portfolios.
In closing, whether poised in a glass or resting in a cellar, the 2014 Château Faugeres from Château Peby Faugeres is a prudent selection. It offers not merely an opportunity to savor an admirable wine but also to leverage the investment tenets underpinning Bordeaux's liquid treasures. For connoisseurs and investors alike, this Saint-Émilion vintage is one to cherish and watch mature with keen anticipation.
Current market price
$1,180.00
12x75cl
Highest score
94
POP score
50.71
Scores and tasting notes
No tasting note available.
James Suckling - Jamesuckling.com (04/2015)
No tasting note available.
Wine Spectator - The Wine Spectator
No tasting note available.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate
The 2014 Peby Faugeres has an opulent bouquet with very pure dark cherry and raspberry preserve aromas, blood orange and blueberry emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with rounded tannin, low acidity, very powerful and voluminous in the mouth with a heady, slightly alcoholic finish. I prefer the Faugeres to be truthful, which offers more energy and drinkability, though if you are seeking the bling factor, then opt for this.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 31 March 2017