Château Péby Faugères – Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2020
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Key figures
- Grape variety: Merlot
- Vintage: 2020
- Sweetness: Dry
- Alcohol content: 13.5 % vol.
- Bottle size: 750 ml
- Allergens: Sulfites
- Country of origin: France
- Region of origin: Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion
Description
The 2020 Péby Faugères impressively showcases the powerful and luxurious side of Saint-Émilion. Despite its enormous density, the limestone and clay soils give the wine a surprising freshness and precision. As the Prestige Cuvée of the house, Péby traditionally stands for maximum concentration, depth, and a very modern, refined style.
The 2020 vintage appears opulent and intense, yet surprisingly controlled and elegant. Dark fruit, fine spice, and silky tannins provide great pressure and substance without the wine feeling heavy. Instead of sheer power, this vintage clearly focuses on balance, harmony, and an almost creamy calmness.
The oak aging is generous but perfectly integrated, adding extra depth and structure. This makes the 2020 Péby Faugères powerful and luxurious, yet precise and very long-lived – with a long, refined finish and plenty of Saint-Émilion character.
Das erwartet dich beim Trinken
Blueberries, boysenberries, currants, forest floor, and violets
full, compact, tense, with fine tannins and focused
goes with lamb chops, steak frites, venison ragout and mushroom risotto
