1970 Chateau Jean Faure

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France

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- $ 194 / 750ml
- From January 2013

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Style Red - Savory and Classic
Grape Variety Bordeaux Blend Red
Food Pairing Beef and Venison

Organic No added sulfites
- Vineyard notes: "Located at the heart of a mythical terroir of the Premiers Grands Crus Classés of Saint Emilion, CHÂTEAU JEAN FAURE is a close neighbour of the prestigious Château Cheval Blanc and Château Figeac which is less than 500 meters from the estate. This 18 unbroken hectare property is deeply rooted in a great terroir which is made up of clay with iron layers. This estate’s historic vineyard is essentially planted with Cabernet franc (50%)."
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Chateau Jean Faure

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Region or Appellation

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Saint-Emilion / Bordeaux / France

Grape Variety / Blend

Bordeaux Blend Red

Cabernet Franc, Merlot & Malbec

Style

Red Wine

Red - Savory and Classic

Food Pairing

Beef and Venison

The general rule with all red meat is the leaner the meat, the...

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About the Product

Classification: Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Analytical Data

Alcohol ABV: 13 - 14.5%
Sweetness: Dry

Production Attributes

Indigenous Fermentation

Maturation: Oaked
Oak Type: French
Closure Type: Cork
Vineyard Notes: Located at the heart of a mythical terroir of the Premiers Grands Crus Classés of Saint Emilion, CHÂTEAU JEAN FAURE is a close neighbour of the prestigious Château Cheval Blanc and Château Figeac which is less than 500 meters from the estate. This 18 unbroken hectare property is deeply rooted in a great terroir which is made up of clay with iron layers. This estate’s historic vineyard is essentially planted with Cabernet franc (50%).

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Winemaking: Hand-picked harvest in crates. 100% winemaking of the grapes in their entirety. Manual cap punching.
Ageing: 18 months in oak barrels (40% in new barrels and 40% in barrels used once before and 20% in casks used once before.)

Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine

Lamb kreatopita Starter Course: Meat in filo pastry; Contains: lamb mince; Greek

Ribeye steak Main Course: With Café de Paris butter; French

Basque bone-in-sirloin Main Course: Western

Beef sirloin Korean BBQ Main Course: Contains: garlic, sesame oil, ginger; Korean

Details

About the Product

Classification: Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Analytical Data

Alcohol ABV: 13 - 14.5%
Sweetness: Dry

Production Attributes

Indigenous Fermentation

Maturation: Oaked
Oak Type: French
Closure Type: Cork
Vineyard Notes: Located at the heart of a mythical terroir of the Premiers Grands Crus Classés of Saint Emilion, CHÂTEAU JEAN FAURE is a close neighbour of the prestigious Château Cheval Blanc and Château Figeac which is less than 500 meters from the estate. This 18 unbroken hectare property is deeply rooted in a great terroir which is made up of clay with iron layers. This estate’s historic vineyard is essentially planted with Cabernet franc (50%).

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Winemaking: Hand-picked harvest in crates. 100% winemaking of the grapes in their entirety. Manual cap punching.
Ageing: 18 months in oak barrels (40% in new barrels and 40% in barrels used once before and 20% in casks used once before.)

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1970 Chateau Jean Faure, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France

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All 91 / 100 $ 65 2024 93 / 100 – 2023 94 / 100 $ 42 2022 93 / 100 $ 59 2021 90 / 100 $ 53 2020 92 / 100 $ 62 2019 92 / 100 $ 67 2018 91 / 100 $ 50 2017 89 / 100 – See moreSee less

1970 Vintage: Bordeaux Learn more

Vintage quality: Legendary

Current condition: Likely past it

The 1970 vintage for Bordeaux was extremely good, some would even say legendary.

The growing season began with a long, cold winter and icy conditions continued into the spring, but fortunately warmed up enough to allow for both a good budburst and flowering. The sum...

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