{"product_id":"2019-chateau-peby-faugeres-saint-emilion-grand-cru-classe","title":"2019 Château Péby Faugères Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Péby Faugères Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé is one of the most coveted pure Merlot expressions on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, crafted from a tiny 7.45-hectare estate just outside the historic village of Saint-Émilion. This limited-production wine marries opulent fruit with precision, structure and a distinctly mineral backbone born from its clay-limestone slopes. Presented in an elegant sculpted bottle engraved with René Lalique’s iconic blackbird motif, it is as much a collector’s piece as it is a profound drinking experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé shows a deep, opaque garnet-purple hue, hinting at both concentration and youth. The nose is wonderfully expressive and layered, with generous aromas of blueberry tart, ripe plum pudding and chocolate-dipped cherries, interwoven with notes of mulberry, sweet baking spices (cinnamon, clove), a touch of eucalyptus and subtle cigar nuances, from fresh tobacco to fine cigar box.\n\nThe palate is full-bodied, dense and muscular, yet remarkably refined. Plush, velvety tannins wrap around a core of black and blue fruits, while vibrant freshness keeps the wine lifted and precise. Flavors of dark berries, black plum and cocoa are underscored by savory, mineral notes from the clay-limestone terroir, leading into an exceptionally long, layered finish with lingering spice and graphite. Built for longevity, this wine will reward cellaring for 10–20+ years, gaining even more complexity, silkier texture and tertiary nuances of truffle, leather and dried flowers over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Péby Faugères is rooted in a privileged Saint-Émilion terroir of clay-limestone soils on south-facing slopes, directly adjoining Château Faugères. The vines average around 45 years of age and are planted at low yields—around 20 hl\/ha—to concentrate flavor, intensity and natural balance in the 100% Merlot fruit. Harvesting is carried out in small lots, parcel by parcel, at optimal ripeness to preserve purity and precision. A portion of the fermentation takes place in small oak barrels (micro-vinification), allowing for meticulous extraction and tailoring of each micro-cuvée. The wine is then aged for approximately 18 months in French oak, about 65% of it new, lending fine-grained structure, subtle toast and spice, and seamlessly integrating with the powerful fruit before bottling in its signature Lalique-engraved bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis richly textured, concentrated Merlot is a natural partner for refined, deeply flavored dishes: think dry-aged ribeye or côte de bœuf, roast lamb with herbs, venison or game birds, truffled poultry, or slow-braised beef cheeks and oxtail. It also pairs beautifully with earthy mushroom preparations, black truffle risotto and aged hard cheeses like Comté, Parmesan or well-matured Gouda. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) to highlight its aromatic complexity and finesse. Young bottles benefit from 1–2 hours in a decanter to soften the tannins and open up the bouquet; mature bottles should be decanted more gently and briefly, mainly to remove sediment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Péby Faugères is one of the star properties of the Saint-Émilion appellation, elevated to Grand Cru Classé status and renowned for its uncompromising focus on Merlot from a single, small vineyard. The estate gained new prominence under the ownership of Silvio Denz, a passionate wine lover and collector of René Lalique’s glass art, who has fused art and viticulture by adopting Lalique’s 1928 blackbird-and-grapes design on every bottle. The name is a subtle nod to the Merlot grape itself—“merlot” meaning “little blackbird” in a regional French dialect—symbolizing both the grape’s inky color and the birds that favor its ripe berries. Guided by celebrated consultant Michel Rolland and Stephan von Neipperg, Château Péby Faugères has become a benchmark for powerful yet polished Right Bank Merlot, acclaimed by critics and collectors worldwide for its depth, precision and remarkable ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Péby Faugères","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255071953233,"sku":"GCW-MMUI-1992514","price":182.5,"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_2_2.png?v=1783456524","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2019-chateau-peby-faugeres-saint-emilion-grand-cru-classe","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}