(JS 97-98 points) A very fine tannined red with a linear line running through it, which drives the whole thing. Black berry, bark and walnut character. Medium to full body with a juicy finish. Light bitter lemons and oranges. Chewy, yet the tannins are well-integrated. 100% merlot. From organically grown grapes.

(96-98 points) I loved the 2022 Château Peby Faugères, a full-bodied, concentrated, powerful Saint-Emilion coming from the cooler eastern edge of Saint-Emilion. Cassis, currants, graphite, spicy wood, and dried herbs define the bouquet, and it brings beautiful depth of fruit, building yet ripe tannins, no hard edges, and a great, great finish. It has a rare mix of opulence and elegance and is going to shine with just 3-5 years of bottle age. If you need your Bordeaux to be lean, anemic, and devoid of fruit, look elsewhere.

(95-97 points) Inky dark in color, the opulent wine delivers its layers of velvet, and cashmere textured fruits effortlessly. The wine is deep, concentrated, and long. It is also fresh, balanced and even with all of its palate-staining levels of fruit, the wine is never heavy. It remains harmonious and intense. Though, the oak presence is quite strong, so it will need time to fully come together. The wine is produced from 100% old vine Merlot. Harvesting took place September 8. Drink from 2027-2050. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/search-wine-tasting-notes/?szSearch=2022%20Peby%20Faugeres

(93 - 95 + points) The 2022 Peby Faugeres, 100% Merlot, is deep garnet-purple in color. Quite muted to start off, with considerable swirling it offers glimpses of blackberries, fresh black plums, and mulberries, plus hints of charcoal, sauteed herbs, wild fungi, and damp earth. Medium-bodied, concentrated, intense, and firm, the palate is quite tight-knit and hard to read, finishing earthy.

Edge of kirsch and creme de cassis on the nose, this is heady, with white and black pepper, bitter chocolate and rosemary herbs, starts off at high intensity then pulls back and delivers a creamy finish. Organic certified. Vincent Cruège technical director, Silvio Denz owner. Harvest September 8 - just one day for this entirely Merlot wine. 45% new oak.