This has plenty of ripe black-fruit aromas and a touch of savory character, even a hint of olives. Beautifully crafted, the balance of generosity and freshness make this very attractive. Lively finish with a delicate touch of moderately dry tannins. Drink or hold.

(91 - 93 points) The 2016 Jean Faure has a very attractive, quite floral bouquet with some lovely black cherry, raspberry preserve and rose petal aromas that waft from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, very well judged acidity, layers of crisp black and red fruit with fine mineral tension towards the finish. That's the best Jean Faure that I have tasted at primeur.- NM

Another Saint Emilion that is better in bottle than it was in barrel, the wine now offers deep, juicy plums, espresso, licorice, truffle flowers. Silky, elegant, fresh and lively, with a lifted, dried red pit fruit and floral finish, give this a few years before popping a cork, and it will show even better. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-tasting-note/?vintage=2016&wine=Chateau%20Jean-Faure%20St.%20Emilion%20Grand%20Cru

A pretty style, with elegant plum and cassis notes infused with rooibos tea, dried anise and sanguine accents. The youthfully taut finish features light cedar, bay leaf and chalk notes that should meld with the fruit after modest cellaring. Best from 2021 through 2031. 5,417 cases made. — JM