Château Jean Faure - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2010
16,5/20
RVF
16,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
17,5/20
Gault & Millau
87/100
Robert Parker
88-91/100
Wine Spectator
“Quite powerful, very harmonious, with the violet notes characteristic of the Figeac region, good length, a quality wine offering excellent value for money.” (Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2014). With intense aromas of mixed black and red fruits and a very delicate hint of spice... - Delivered in a wooden case for orders of 6 bottles of this wine
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Eye
a beautiful deep, rich purple color
Nose
intense aromas of mixed black and red fruits, with a hint of spice
Palate
A creamy wine with lovely lingering aromas, a very delicate structure, and great elegance
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2022
Production
70,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a Bordeaux-style ribeye steak, a rack of lamb with gratin dauphinois, or a cheese platter featuring Gouda, Tomme d'Auvergne, Saint-Nectaire, and more...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2014 guide) 16,5/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2018 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the wine:
Quite full-bodied, very well-balanced, with notes of violets typical of the Figeac region, a lovely finish, a quality wine that still offers excellent value for money.
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 des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2012 guide) 17.5/20 (Outstanding)
About the wine:
A magnificent, velvety texture with a hint of warmth that envelops the dark and red fruits. Freshness follows, accompanied by a touch of spice. Refined, tight, deep, and beautifully rounded.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2013 guide) 87/100 (Very good wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
An interesting blend, this elegant 2010 offers notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, espresso, and vanilla. The wine is supple, round, and medium-bodied, and will be at its best over the next 7 to 8 years.
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2015 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 tasting the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Without any harshness, the 2010 unfolds with a long finish, revealing subtle notes of blackcurrant and smoky bacon. The greatest vintage in the château’s history.
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 88–91/100 (Very good wine)