90-92

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2025 Faugères is attractive, but also a bit light at this stage. Red-toned fruit, blood orange, mint, dried herbs, lavender and white pepper lend notable aromatic presence. The 2025 is quite good, but stylistically speaking, it is very different from the past. Tasted two times. 04/2026

89-91

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2025 Faugères has plenty of brambly red fruit on the nose, clean but missing that elusive element of personality. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, plenty of plush red fruit laced with allspice, somehow a bit predictable on the slightly monotone finish. 05/2026

92-94

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Red, blue, and black fruits, graphite, crushed stone, and tons of violet nuances all define the rock-solid 2025 Château Faugères, a beautifully polished, layered Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé. Based on 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon that's being raised 12 months in 33% new barrels with the balance in once-used and neutral oak, it checks in at 13.5% alcohol. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has great balance and length, and it's a great example of this château’s style. 05/2026

96-97

James Suckling

James Suckling

So much energy in this wine, with freshness, vivid cherry and raspberry character, fine tannins and bright acidity. Medium-bodied. How a 2025 should be. 70% merlot, 25% cabernet franc and 5% cabernet sauvignon. 04/2026