2000 Château Faugères St. Émilion Grand Cru Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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Château Faugères (St. Émilion Grand Cru)
Drinking perfectly today, the wine offers all its soft, round textured charms with layers of licorice, coffee bean, black cherries, earth, anise and spice. There is no need to age this wine any longer. 4,733 Views Tasted May 19, 2013 |
When to Drink Chateau Faugeres, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Faugeres is much better with at least 6-8 years of aging in good vintages. Young vintages can be decanted for 1-2 hours or more.
This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau Faugeres offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 8-20 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Chateau Faugeres with Wine, and Food Pairing Tips
Chateau Faugeres is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau Faugeres is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Faugeres is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.