Château Peby Faugères 2019

A great dense and fruity red wine from Saint-Émilion

The estate
Owned by Silvio Denz, the Château Peby Faugères is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé located on the right bank of Bordeaux. Thanks to the efforts and investments made by Silvio Denz, Château Peby Faugères has gradually risen among the finest references of the appellation.

The vineyard
The vineyard of Château Peby Faugères covers 7.45 hectares of vines in the Saint-Émilion appellation. The vines are planted on a single limestone-clay hillside and benefit from a south/southeast exposure. In a constant quest for perfection and environmental respect, the vineyard is farmed organically.

The vintage
The 2019 vintage will go down in the history of Château Peby Faugères. The property's remarkable terroir evolved perfectly in 2019. The choice limestone-clay soils of Peby Faugères enabled the vines to withstand the water stress caused by a scorching summer, thus allowing the Merlots to reach perfect maturity.

Winemaking and aging
Hand harvesting from September 21 to October 8. Maceration for 25 to 30 days. Aging for 18 months in new French oak barrels.

Blend
Merlot (100%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Peby Faugères 2019

Tasting
This wine immediately captivates the palate with its soft, alluring attack that highlights the fruit expression. Structured by silky tannins, it envelops the palate with its dense body. With elegance and freshness, the wine lingers long on the finish.