2024 Château Faugeres

The 2024 Faugères is an expressive, layered wine with a good bit of energy. Bright red-toned fruit, blood orange, cinnamon, star anise and a kick of French oak confer exotic beauty. Pliant and medium in body, with fine overall harmony, Faugères has plenty to offer. A kick of white pepper and savory herbs from the Franc inform the finish. - Antonio Galloni (04/2025)

This shows pretty cherry, raspberry and orange aromas and flavors with medium body and a bright, vivid finish. An attractive balance of fine tannins and acidity. Juicy at the end. A blend of 70% merlot, 25% cabernet franc and 5% cabernet sauvignon. (05/2025)

Black raspberries, spring flowers, hints of blue fruits, and chalky minerality all emerge from the 2024 Château Faugères. Medium-bodied, juicy, and forward, with gorgeous purity and fine tannins, it has the fresher style of the vintage with outstanding length. Based on 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, it spends 12 months in French oak, 30% new. (05/2025)

Deep garnet-purple colored. Needs a fair bit of coaxing to unlock scents of baked blackberries and kirsch, leading to an undercurrent of tar, green peppercorns, and lavender oil. The medium-bodied palate delivers an impressive intensity of red and black berry flavors with a lively backbone and velvety tannins, finishing long and earthy. (05/2025)