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2008 Chateau Faugeres

By Chateau Peby Faugeres

2008 Chateau Faugeres from Chateau Peby Faugeres, Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux

The esteemed 2008 vintage from Chateau Faugeres stands as a testament to the resilience and complexity of Saint-Emilion’s terroir. Nestled within this illustrious Bordeaux region, Chateau Peby Faugeres has crafted a wine that eloquently articulates the vintage's unique character.

 

Vintage Virtuosity

The year 2008 was marked by climatic challenges that poised the potential for excellence. The season’s late warmth and dry conditions permitted a prolonged ripening period for the grapes, allowing for an exceptional maturity at harvest. Indeed, the 2008 Chateau Faugeres captures this balance exquisitely, offering an array of ripe, dark fruits that marry luxuriously with silken tannins and superb structure — characteristics highly coveted by the discerning fine wine investor.

 

A Study in Elegance and Endurance

With over a decade of cellaring, the 2008 Chateau Faugeres exhibits a remarkable evolution. The bouquet has unfurled to reveal sumptuous layers of blackberry compote, tobacco leaf, and a whisper of truffle – enticing notes that underpin its Bordeaux heritage. Upon tasting, it reveals a plush palate, interlacing mature fruit with a poised acidity that is emblematic of a meritorious vintage apt for investment or indulgence.

As it stands today, the 2008 Chateau Faugeres is at a plateau of maturity wherein its profound richness, married with graceful aging qualities, presents an opportunity for connoisseurs to appreciate the wine’s current allure or to anticipate further nuances with continued cellaring.

 

An Oenophilic Odyssey Awaits

The 2008 Chateau Faugeres represents an exceptional addition to any fine wine portfolio, offering investors firm assurance in its capacity for longevity and sophistication. A bottle of such storied provenance speaks to the heart of those who appreciate both the tangible and intangible returns of fine wine investment.

As one looks to augment one's collection with the stalwarts of Bordeaux vintages, let there be no oversight: the 2008 Chateau Faugeres from Chateau Peby Faugeres stands as one quintessential chapter in Saint-Emilion's rich anthology.

Current market price

£1,310.00

12x75cl

Highest score

94

POP score

93.57

Scores and tasting notes

94

Remarkably low yields of 18 hectoliters per hectare have resulted in one of the most seriously endowed, concentrated wines of the vintage. Coming in at 14.5% natural alcohol, the 2008 Peby boasts a dark purple color as well as hints of lead pencil shavings, white chocolate, blackberries, blueberries and a touch of new oak. This seamless, evolved offering is ideal for drinking now and over the next 15+ years. It is a big, modern-styled, exuberant, flamboyant St.-Emilion that old school traditionalists may have trouble accepting.

Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 1 May 2011

Vintage performance