Faugeres 2021 (3.0L)

93-95 VM / 93-94 JS / 92 DE / 87-90 WA

The 2021 Faugères offers a beguiling mix of inky dark fruit and brighter, saline nuances that lend vibrancy. Red/purplish berries, lavender, rose petal and sweet spice are all beautifully lifted. I have to say, I very much like the energy and overall tension here. A mix of floral and mineral accents punctuates the finish. Terrific. -Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media
A very fine-textured wine with linear, racy tannins. Medium body and bright acidity. Mineral and chalk. Lovely, curranty flavor. - James Suckling

Bright and mineral, this has a good combination of creamy but still juicy strawberry and raspberry fruit with wet stone salinity on the palate, the two playing a push-pull for dominance but supported by fine, quite direct tannins. I like the clarity here, there's no frills or hiding and I like the classic nature of it. - Georgina Hindle, Decanter

Aromas of berries, plums, sweet spices and licorice, framed by creamy new oak, introduce the 2021 Faugères, a medium to full-bodied, rich and rather extracted wine that's nevertheless more seamless and polished than is sometimes the case in the banner vintages at this address. - William Kelley, Wine Advocate