(94-95 points) A juicy and nicely chewy young red with crushed stone and salt, with black berry and blueberry character. Medium-bodied with excellent tannins and a persistent finish. Crunchy. 70% merlot, 25% cabernet franc and 5% cabernet sauvignon.

(92-94 points) The 2022 Château Faugères comes from the cooler eastern edge of Saint-Emilion, and it looks to be a beautiful wine in the vintage. Ripe black cherries, leather, dried herbs, and loamy earth all define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a balanced, elegant mouthfeel and ripe, yet building tannins. It's going to shine with just a few years of bottle age.

(92-94 points) Black fruit, flowers, chocolate, plums, and mocha shine in the nose. The palate displays more of those lusciously-textured, black cherries, plums, and chocolate. The wine is rich, creamy, long and sweet, with vibrancy, energy, and a touch of savory herbs on the backend. The wine blends 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. 14.5% ABV. Drink from 2024-2045. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/search-wine-tasting-notes/?szSearch=2022%20Faugeres

Velvet ruby in colour, intense and concentrated, as is on brand for this estate, with careful extraction keeping things in line. Clear reduction right now, but as it opens you get creamy fruit, edges of fresh mushroom, and a welcome bitter mint-chocolate finish. Vincent Cruège technical director, Silvio Denz owner. Harvest September 5 to 27. 36% new oak.