Chateau Faugeres Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2016

The 2016 Château Faugères is a stunning expression of the Right Bank from a benchmark vintage, showcasing a deep, opaque purple-black colour. The nose is flamboyant and expressive, bursting with aromas of crushed black cherries, warm blueberries, and crème de cassis, layered with sophisticated nuances of violets, star anise, and cedar chest. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, offering a concentrated core of dark fruit supported by ripe, velvety tannins and a seamless line of freshness. The finish is remarkably long and fragrant, marked by lingering notes of mineral-rich earth and spice. Sourced from the estate's limestone plateau and clay-limestone slopes, it displays exceptional power and harmony.

95 Points - James Suckling

The nose is redolent with ripe plums and dark cherries, as well as abundant red and purple flowers and a faint, blonde-tobacco edge. The palate delivers an ultra-rich and flavorful palate with polished, sinewy tannins that will carry this wine for some time to come. Freshness and balance, finishing taut and youthful. Full of promise, this is one of the finest recent releases from here.

92 Points - Wine Spectator

Shows a bit more lift than most of its peers, staying on the floral, elegant side of the ledger, with cassis and damson plum notes laced with bergamot and rose petal accents. Light incense and apple wood hints underscore the finish. Best from 2021 through 2032