Wine Spectator:  Rated as Outstanding -  a wine of superior character and style.   "Dark in color, with intense aromas of blackberry, and mineral.  Full-bodied, with loads of ripe fruit and vanilla bean character. Long and supercaressing. This racy wine has so much going on, yet it's subtle and sexy." Mar 2008

Guide Hachette des Vins:  "This is a wine that is as modern as it is traditional.  Modern by its very dark colour, explosive flavours (cherry, blackberry and liquorice), and warm, overripe character.  Traditional by its lovely mellow wood and nicely structured tannins." 

Wired For Wine:  2005 was a spectacular year for Bordeaux; Wine Spectator rates the 2005 vintage from the Saint-Emilion region as a 99, describing it as "Opulent and powerful, with solid backbones of tannins and acidity."  A split allows you the flexibility to pair different wines with each course, so open up your menu options for the appetizer.  For your entree, a duck confit would be the quintessential pairing for this Chateau Faugeres Saint-Emilion, but it will also partner well with chicken Coq au Vin or simple grilled lamb chops.  Et fromage?  Find some Saint-Nectaire or Reblochon for piece of heaven on earth.  Formidable!

Size:  375ml split
Varietal: 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Ageing:   14 months, 50% in new and 50% in used oak-barrels
Region:  Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France