A blend of 85% Merlot 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon with 14.5% natural alcohol the dark ruby/purple-tinged 2008 Faugeres reveals abundant amounts of blueberry and black raspberry fruit intermixed with charcoal and underbrush characteristics as well as a hint of oak. Fleshy hedonistic and up-front this modern-styled St.-Emilion should be consumed over the next 10-12+ years.