Cap De Faugeres - Cote De Castillon 2018 (750ml)
Price: $22.99
Producer | Cap De Faugeres |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux |
Varietal | Bordeaux |
Vintage | 2018 |
Sku | 6195 |
Ruby in color. On the nose, herbs, red berries, cherries, as well as some vanilla and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, fruity, some herbs and a bit woody finish.
Decanter: 91 Points
This has a gorgeous violet edging to the colour with clear oak influence, veering to smoky and working well. There is a clear tightening through the mid palate, as you would expect from the limestone soils, but it will soften over ageing and they have captured plenty of juice running through the blueberry and blackberry fruits. The Denz estates in general have been successful in 2018.
James Suckling: 91 Points
Fresh blueberries, crushed brambleberries and licorice on the nose with a touch of cocoa powder. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, creamy tannins and fresh acidity. Succulent finish.
Jeb Dunnuck: 90 Points
A blend of 85% Merlot and the balance Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, from the cooler Castillon region to the east of Saint-Emilion, the 2018 Château Cap De Faugères reveals a healthy ruby/purple hue as well as lots of pretty red and blue fruits, notes of candied orange, tobacco, and violets, no hard edges, silky tannins, and both beautiful balance and purity. It's a terrific Castillon to enjoy over the coming decade or so.
Wine Advocate
Opaque purple-black colored, the 2019 Cap de Faugères delivers intense scents of prunes, Black Forest cake and ripe, fresh blackberries with hints of Marmite toast, tapenade, damp soil and truffles. The full-bodied palate delivers mouth-coating black fruit preserves with a velvety texture and tons of freshness, finishing long and earthy. Barrel Sample: 89-91