The luxury cuvee from Faugeres (owned by Bernard Magrez), the 2000 Peby Faugeres is the real deal. Sadly, only 500+ cases were made of this compelling St.-Emilion. An inky/blue/purple hue is accompanied by aromas of espresso roast, blueberry liqueur, smoke, and graphite. Thick and unctuously-textured with impressive purity and depth as well as full-bodied power and richness, it needs another 2-3 years of cellaring, and should last for two decades. - Robert M. Parker, Jr.

Impressive saturated ruby. Roasted black cherry dark chocolate mocha and espresso on the nose. Lush and silky on the palate with intense nicely delineated dark berry and torrefaction flavors. Impressively concentrated and rich. Dense vinous and solidly structured wine with plenty of extract to support the firm tannins. Finishes with excellent length.