Château Faizeau Vieilles Vignes, Montagne Saint-Émilion 2020
£23.50
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A beautifully structured and full-bodied red wine.
- This wine delights with aromas of ripe blackberries, plums, and a hint of spice, complemented by velvety tannins and a long, satisfying finish.
- Château Faizeau is a respected producer with a heritage rooted in Saint-Émilion's winemaking traditions, known for crafting wines that balance finesse and power.
- Made from carefully selected old Merlot vines, the wine benefits from low yields, enhancing concentration and complexity. Gentle aging in oak barrels adds layers of depth and subtle toasty notes.
- Pair this wine with roast lamb, beef Wellington, or rich mushroom dishes for a delightful match. Its depth and character also make it an excellent choice for special dinners or celebrations.
- While approachable now, this wine will reward patience, evolving gracefully over 5-10 years, making it a wonderful addition to any cellar.
- Grape variety: Merlot, Cabernet Franc
- Vintage: 2020
- Type/Colour: Red
- Alcohol: 15.5%
- Bottle Size: 75cl
- Group: Bordeaux
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
- Sustainable: Yes
The 12 hectare vineyard of Chateau Faizeau is planted to 94% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc. The entire vineyard is one large block of vines. The terroir is a mix of sand, clay and limestone soils.
On average, the vines are close to 50 years of age. However, the vineyard has some of the oldest vines in the Right Bank. The oldest vines survived the devastating frost of 1956. In fact, they have vines that are more than 100 years of age, as they were planted all the way back in 1911!
More than just old vines, their hillside terroir is on perhaps the highest elevation in the appellation. The vineyard, located on the hill of Calon hits 89 meters at its peak.