Château Jean-Faure 2006
Rating: Gault Millau 17/20, RVF 16.5/20, B&D 15.5/20, Decanter 16/20, Jancis Robinson 16/20, Stephan Tanzer 88-91/100
A master winemaker at his original estate, Mas Amiel in Roussillon, Olivier Decelle took over Château Jean-Faure in 2004 and brought this estate—located in Saint-Emilion on a fabulous terroir alongside Cheval Blanc—back to life from its ashes. In 2006, it offers lovely aromas of ripe black fruit, a structured palate, and pleasant tannins that are present without being aggressive. A well-born Grand Cru that will continue to surprise for a long time to come!
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Eye
a purple dress with violet highlights
Nose
offering lovely aromas of ripe black fruits
Palate
A lovely palate, with generous, well-structured aromas and tannins that are noticeable without being harsh
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2009
Drink before
2018-2020
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
Rated estate (2018 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
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.
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
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 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.
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