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Chateau Pey de Faure

Chateau Pey de Faure 2014

Deliciously mature,11-year old Merlot-rich Bordeaux with lovely finesse from a fine family estate.

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Description If you’ve enjoyed the Ballande family’s Château Pey de Faure before, you’ll know it’s a super find. Even better when the wine has 11 years' maturity. It’s from 2014, a vintage that has been slow to reveal its glories but is now drinking beautifully. The château dates back to the 16th century, but it was when the Ballandes (who also own Margaux’s Prieuré Lichine) took over the property in 1989 that quality began to soar. Thirty years later, the combination of old vines, a modern cellar and top-end winemaking allows them to craft smart, great-value Bordeaux. Rich in Merlot, it has a splash of both Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc to add structure and finesse. Smooth with hints of morello cherry and spice, it’s a fine match for roast lamb or game.

Wine File
Colour: Red
Wine Style: Red - Medium Bodied
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux AOC
Vintage: 2014
Cellaring: Ready now, will keep
Alcohol: 12.5%
Bottle Size: 750.0ml
Food Pairing
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Bordeaux AOC
Bordeaux AOC
Bordeaux AOC

There are seven regional Appellations d’origine controlee (AOCs) that may be used throughout the Gironde department. These are Bordeaux Rouge AOC, Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge, Bordeaux Clairet, Bordeaux Rosé, Bordeaux Blanc, a dry white, Bordeaux Supérieur Blanc, a sweet white, and Crémant de Bordeaux, a sparkling methode traditionnelle wine. The entry-level Bordeaux AOC reds are fruity and easy-to-drink, and meant for early consumption rather than cellaring. Exceptions to the general rule are simpler wines like dry white wines produced in Medoc and Sauternes where the production of red and sweet wines dominate. For red wines, the most planted grape varietals are Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. As most regional Bordeaux AOC wines are produced on the Right Bank, Cabernet Franc is often found in the blend. Winemakers are using more and more Malbec, but Petit Verdot is not often seen. For white wines, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon each represent 42% of the vineyard surface and Muscadelle 9%.

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