CHÂTEAU JEAN FAURE
2019 Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion
| Grapes | Merlot, Cab Franc |
| Colour | Red |
| Origin | France, Bordeaux |
| Other | Practising Organic |
| Sub-district | Saint Emilion & Satellites |
| Village | Saint Emilion |
| Classification | Grand Cru Classé |
Composed of 65% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot and 5% Malbec, harvested from the 16th of September to the 8th of October, the 2019 Jean Faure is deep garnet-purple in color. The nose comes skipping out of the glass with notions of freshly crushed blackberries, black raspberries and kirsch with hints of warm redcurrants, powdered cinnamon, rose hip tea and cloves. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers loads of zip and zing, with bright, cheery red and black fruits and loads of freshness, supported by finely grained tannins, finishing long and spicy. Rating: 91-93 Lisa Perrotti-Brown, RobertParker.com (Jun 2020)
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The 2019 Jean Faure, next door to Cheval Blanc of course, was picked from 16 September to 8 October and fermented in two-thirds concrete and one-third oak vats. The vineyard is certified organic. It has a tightly wound bouquet that demands some coaxing, eventually revealing blackberry, bilberry and light marine aromas. The palate is an odd-one with liquorice, mulberry and sea salt. The unorthodox blend (65% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot, 5% Malbec) makes it stick out from the rest. If you want something different than this might be the ticket. Drinking range: 2023 - 2038 Rating: 90-92 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Jun 2020)
A ripe, beautifully crafted young Bordeaux with chocolate, hazelnut and berry character. The tannins are round and creamy with a lovely texture. Makes you want to drink it now. Rating: 93-94 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (May 2020)
Château Jean Faure
Château Jean Faure was bought by Olivier Decelle (who had already acquired the Maury, 'Mas Amiel' by then) in 2004. This ended a dark period in the property's history, since it had lost its position as a 'Grand Cru Classé' in 1985, thanks to bad management at the time. A long period of investment and restructuring followed. The vineyard oof 18 hectares, being partly on a similar gravel to its near neighbour Cheval Blanc, is composed of 56% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot and 6% Malbec. The property has now regained its 'classé' rank. The wine is aged for eighteen months, one third in concrete, and two thirds in barrels, 60% new, and 40% one year old.
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