{"product_id":"2018-chateau-peby-faugeres-saint-emilion-grand-cru-classe","title":"2018 Château Péby Faugères Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Château Péby Faugères Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé is a powerful and luxurious expression of 100% Merlot from one of the most meticulously farmed vineyards on Bordeaux’s Right Bank. Sourced from just 7.45 hectares of old vines on prime clay-limestone slopes, this is a highly limited, collector-worthy wine crafted in a rich, modern style. Presented in a sculpted bottle engraved with René Lalique’s iconic blackbird motif, it unites fine art and haute couture winemaking in one remarkable cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2018 Péby Faugères is a deep garnet-purple, almost opaque at the core, hinting at its concentration and youth. The nose is intense and layered, opening with blueberry tart, plum pudding, mulberry and chocolate-covered cherries, followed by nuances of cinnamon stick, clove, eucalyptus and unsmoked cigar, with a subtle cigar-box and mineral undertone.\n\nOn the palate, this is a full-bodied, opulent Saint-Émilion with a dense, muscular core of ripe black and blue fruit. The texture is defined by firm yet velvety tannins that wrap around the fruit, delivering both power and finesse. Fresh acidity keeps the richness in check, lending lift and precision to the long, persistent finish, which echoes with dark fruit, spice and stony, mineral notes. While already impressive in its youth, the structure and concentration suggest excellent aging potential over 15–25 years from the vintage, with further complexity emerging over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Péby Faugères is a rare single-plot Merlot vineyard of just 7.45 hectares, lying at the southern extension of Saint-Émilion, on steep slopes of classic clay-limestone terroir. The vines average around 45 years of age and are farmed for extremely low yields—about 20 hl\/ha—to maximize intensity and purity of fruit. Harvesting is highly selective, typically carried out by hand in multiple passes to pick only perfectly ripe berries. Fermentation is carried out in part using small oak barrels in a \"micro-vinification\" approach, allowing parcel-by-parcel precision and gentle extraction. The wine is then aged for about 18 months in oak, 65% of which is new, adding polish, structure and aromatic complexity without overshadowing the character of the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 2018 Péby Faugères calls for equally refined and flavorful cuisine. It pairs beautifully with roasted or grilled lamb, beef ribeye, venison, slow-braised short ribs, or dishes featuring truffle, wild mushrooms and rich jus. It also complements aged hard cheeses and well-seasoned game birds. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) to highlight its aromatic complexity and silky texture. Given its youth and concentration, decanting for 1–3 hours is recommended to allow the wine to unfurl, soften the tannins and fully express its layered bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Péby Faugères is one of the most coveted estates in Saint-Émilion, known for its singular focus on Merlot and its small, artfully farmed vineyard. Owned by Silvio Denz, a passionate wine lover and collector with a deep connection to the Maison Lalique crystal legacy, the estate elegantly fuses artistic heritage with cutting-edge viticulture. Since the 2009 vintage, each bottle has carried René Lalique’s 1928 design of the blackbird and grapes—an homage to the Merlot grape, whose name derives from “merlot,” meaning “little blackbird” in a French dialect. Under the guidance of renowned consultants Michel Rolland and Stephan von Neipperg, Péby Faugères has risen to the level of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé and consistently earns high scores from major critics, standing as a benchmark for rich, modern, terroir-driven Right Bank wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Péby Faugères","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251802788177,"sku":"GCW-FAUG-18802","price":179.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2018_Chteau_Pby_Faugres_Saintmilion_Grand_Cru_Class.png?v=1783441512","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2018-chateau-peby-faugeres-saint-emilion-grand-cru-classe","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}