2019 Cap de Faugeres Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JL 93 JS 91 VN 91 JD 90
JL 93

TheWineCellarInsider.com, July 2020

(91-93 points) Dark in color, the wine exudes licorice, smoke, dark chocolate, black pit fruits and cherries. Full-bodied, lushly textured and with a hedonistic, fruit and chocolate filled finish, this will offer a lot of...
JS 91

jamessuckling.com, February 2022

Very pretty, smoky aromas with blackberries and cherries follow through to a medium body with integrated tannins and a fresh, clean finish. Hints of tar and lemon rind. Better at the end of 2022 and onwards.
VN 91

Vinous, February 2022

The 2019 Cap de Faugeres is terrific, just as it was from bottle. Rich and expansive, the 2019 is so expressive right out of the gate. Succulent red cherry, spice, leather and tobacco all kicked up in this attractive...
JD 90

jebdunnuck.com, April 2022

Another perennial overachiever, Château Cap de Faugères delivers a brilliant, pleasure-bent wine year-in, year out. Their 2019 offers a juicy, up-front, savory, already complex style as well as notes of red and black...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Cotes de Castillon
Vintage 2019
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 15%
Closure Cork

The 2019 Cap de Faugeres is a Bordeaux Blend wine hailing from the prestigious Bordeaux region of France. With its rich and deep red color, this wine immediately catches the eye and promises a bold and flavorful experience. The wine is crafted by Cap de Faugeres, a renowned producer known for consistently delivering exceptional wines year after year.

On the nose, the 2019 Cap de Faugeres offers a captivating bouquet of smoky aromas, intertwined with luscious blackberries and cherries. These delightful scents are followed by a medium-bodied palate that showcases integrated tannins and a refreshing, clean finish. The wine also reveals hints of tar and lemon rind, adding a touch of complexity to its profile.

Notable wine critic James Suckling awarded this vintage a remarkable score of 91 points, praising its pretty and smoky aromas, as well as its well-integrated tannins. He suggests that the wine will reach its peak at the end of 2022 and recommends enjoying it beyond that time. Jeb Dunnuck also commends the 2019 Cap de Faugeres, describing it as a pleasure-bent wine with notes of red and black fruits, new leather, herbes de Provence, and dried flowers. He advises giving the wine a year or two to soften its tannins before savoring it until 2029.

Renowned wine critic Jeff Leve further adds to the accolades, awarding the 2019 Cap de Faugeres an impressive score of 93 points. Leve describes the wine as dark in color and highlights its aromas of licorice, smoke, dark chocolate, black pit fruits, and cherries. He praises its full-bodied and lushly textured palate, which culminates in a hedonistic finish filled with fruit and chocolate flavors. Lastly, the Vinous publication applauds the 2019 Cap de Faugeres for its expressiveness and richness, noting succulent red cherry, spice, leather, and tobacco flavors that make this entry-level offering from Silvio Denz truly enticing.

Overall, the 2019 Cap de Faugeres is a captivating Bordeaux Blend that embodies the essence of the Bordeaux region. With its impressive scores and expertly crafted profile, this wine promises an unforgettable tasting experience for wine enthusiasts and collectors alike.