Chateau Cap de Faugeres 2016

WEINWISSER: "Purpur mit violettem Rand. Reifes Waldbeerbouquet, Veilchen und viel Cassisdrops. Am fülligen Gaumen mit süssem Extrakt und viel Heidelbeere, blaubeeriges langes Finale."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "From a blend of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine opens with licorice, ripe, black cherry, vanilla and kirsch. Forward, lush, juicy and fresh, the wine leaves you with sweet, dark chocolate covered cherries and a hint of dust in the tannins."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2016 Cap de Faugeres (composed of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon) has a medium garnet-purple color and reveals notions of warm plums, blackberry pie and black raspberries with touches of pencil shavings and sautéed herbs. Medium-bodied with a velvety texture and good core of black fruits, it finishes on a long-lasting earthy note."

JAMES SUCKLING: "Attractive dark berries and plums with gently flinty warm stones and a very plush, fruity palate with ripe darker plums from start to finish. Try from 2020."

JEB DUNNUCK: "A wine that always seems to deliver, the 2016 Château Cap de Faugères is another winner. Based on 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon that hit 14.5% natural alcohol, it gives up a spicy, dried rose petal, underbrush, and sweet cherry-driven perfume and is silky, pure, and elegant on the palate, with fine tannins. Drink it any time over the coming 10-15 years."

FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung, reife Zwetschken, zart mit Brombeerkonfit unterlegt, kandierte Orangenzesten. Mittlerer Körper, eingelegte Kirschen, rotes Waldbeerkonfit. Fruchtsüße Textur, integrierte Tannine, gute Frische, zart nach Feigen im Nachhall."

WINE SPECTATOR: " This is racy and fresh, showing a beam of loganberry and red currant coulis flavors driving along, laced with subtle savory detail and tobacco and iron notes. The racy finish is carried by mouthwatering acidity. Drink now through 2028. 10,000 cases made. "