Château Jean Faure 2008
16,5/20
RVF
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
16,5/20
Gault & Millau
Cité
Hachette
87/100
Wine Spectator
Ratings: RVF 16.5/20, Gault Millau 16.5/20, Bettane & Desseauve 15/20, Guide Hachette ( Mention ), Wine Spectator 87/100, Jean-Marc Quarin 89/100, Stephen Tanzer 89–91/100
“A wine with a vivid color, a beautifully fruity nose, and subtle oak notes. The palate is fresh and fruity, with the body supported by good tannins and ‘intelligent oak,’ as one taster put it—that is, without excess—featuring notes of vanilla and cinnamon. This wine should develop finesse; it can be served in a year or two with a tournedos accompanied by porcini mushrooms and chestnut purée.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins) • Delivered in a wooden case for orders of 6 bottles of this wine shipped within France •
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Eye
a purple dress with violet highlights
Nose
clean and precise, with notes of ripe red berries, hints of vanilla, and cinnamon
Palate
Dense and mature, with firm tannins, well-balanced, and suitable for aging
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2020
Production
70,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur une entrecôte à la bordelaise, un carré d'agneau et gratin dauphinois, un plateau de fromage : Gouda, tomme d'Auvergne, Saint-Nectaire... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2012 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2018 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the wine:
A fine, well-structured wine with precise tannins and red fruit notes; the finish is quite austere but solidly built. Let it age for three to four years.
About the estate:
The latest vintages of this wine stand out for their finesse and elegant structure; they deserve widespread acclaim, especially given their very reasonable price.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2012 guide) Mentioned (Successful wine)
About the wine:
In 2004, Olivier Decelle, former head of the Picard frozen food company, set his sights on this prominent vineyard located northwest of Saint-Émilion. As with some of its prestigious neighbors, Cabernet Franc makes up a significant portion of the vineyard’s grape varieties. The result is a wine with a vibrant color, a beautifully fruity nose, and subtle oak notes. The palate is fresh and fruity, with the body supported by good tannins and “intelligent oak,” as one taster put it—that is, not excessive—with notes of vanilla and cinnamon. This wine should develop finesse; it can be served in a year or two with a tournedos accompanied by porcini mushrooms and chestnut purée.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2012 guide) 16,5/20 (Very good)
About the wine:
Mineral, mocha, and black fruit notes on the nose; a dense, ripe, balanced palate with subtle oak; and a lovely finish: this already charming wine will only grow more so with time.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2013 guide) 16,5/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2018 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
The 2008 vintage seems a bit more robust, but with great precision in its fruit profile; it continues to refine with age.
About the estate:
Ideally situated between Cheval-Blanc, La Dominique, and Ripeau, Château Jean-Faure was acquired in 2004 by Olivier Decelle, who also owns Mas Amiel in Roussillon and a stake in the young Nuit-Saint-Georges wine merchant, Decelle-Villa. Thoroughly reimagined, Jean Faure reveals, vintage after vintage, striking and exciting similarities to the Pomerol style of Cheval-Blanc, without being a mere copy. For Jean Faure explores, with its Cabernets, a “Pinot-like” fruitiness that is uniquely its own. This evolution was only possible by focusing the estate’s efforts on significant agronomic improvements. Cabernet Franc is no longer considered here as a blending component but is regarded as the heart of the wine.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated 87/100 (Good wine)
Customer rating
4.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. RENAUD E. Published on April 20, 2018
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Review by Mr. ALEXANDRE L. Posted on 12/29/2016
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Review by Mr. GUILLAUME B. Published on June 2, 2015
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