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 the price.” (Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2014). With intense aromas of mixed red and black 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, dense 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 entrecôte, 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 that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
Quite powerful, very well-balanced, with notes of violets typical of the Figeac region, good length—a high-quality wine that still offers excellent value for the price.
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, creamy wine with a hint of warmth that envelops the dark and red fruits. Freshness follows, accompanied by a pinch of spice. Refined, tight, deep, and well-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, an elegant 2010 with 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 high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Without any harshness, the 2010 unfolds with length, revealing a bouquet of delicate 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 ever 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 viewed here as a mere blending component but is regarded as the heart of the wine.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated 88–91/100 (Very good wine)
Customer Rating
3.9/5
based on 20 reviews
Review by Mr. THIBAULT E. Published on April 15, 2022
A wine with very smooth tannins. It's pleasant and a good wine to drink, but you can find just as good a wine for less in Bordeaux.
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Review and comment by Mr. FREDERIC H. Published on April 23, 2017
It lives up to its name. It's not perfect, but it's certainly not far off and definitely has the potential to get there. Good value for the price.
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Review by Ms. EMILIE D. Posted on February 6, 2017
Very bitter, with harsh tannins
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Review and rating by Mr. MATTHIEU M. Posted on July 15, 2024
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Review by Mr. CHRISTOPHE H. Published on August 27, 2022
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Review and comment by Mr. GERARD M. Published on February 5, 2020
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Review by Mr. YANN J. Published on January 30, 2020
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Review by Mr. RENAUD E. Published on December 9, 2019
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE P. Published on October 25, 2019
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Review by Ms. ISABELLE B. Published on July 28, 2019
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