Chateau Faugeres, St. Emilion 2010 Merlot This is a distinctly Nebbiolo-like

This is a distinctly Nebbiolo-like Pinot that requires - no

decanted a couple hours and then several hours of slow-O

some evolved meaty tones

concentrated and traditional style Pinot with high levels of fruit tannin and relatively little new French oak (20%)

Chateau Faugeres, St. Emilion 2010 Merlot This is a distinctly Nebbiolo-likeReceived in Original Wooden Case 95 James Suckling Very fruity and rich wine with dried strawberries and blackberries. Full body, with an opulent palate of ripe fruit and toasted oak. Yet racy and refined with a beautiful balance. It's fresh and racy. Try after 2018. 02 2013 92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The estate's most abundant cuvee of about 5,000+ cases is the 2010 Faugeres, a blend of 85% Merlot with the rest mostly Cabernet Franc and just a