Chateau Peby Faugeres, St. Emilion 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petite Sirah that

and 3% Petite Sirah that was aged mostly in new French oak

smooth and sturdy tannins and terrific length

from a single plot facing south

highly perfumed blue fruit and floral pastille aromas are complemented by suggestions of allspice and licorice

*Top 100 of 2000

Chateau Peby Faugeres, St. Emilion 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petite Sirah thatBase of Neck; excellent condition and color 96 Wine Advocate The luxury cuvee from Faugeres (owned by Bernard Magrez), the 2000 Peby Faugeres is the real deal. Sadly, only 500+ cases were made of this compelling St. Emilion. An inky blue purple hue is accompanied by aromas of espresso roast, blueberry liqueur, smoke, and graphite. Thick and unctuously textured with impressive purity and depth as well as full bodied power and richness, it needs another