A very limited production cuvee, the 2010 Peby Faugeres is sold in a specially designed bottle from Silvio Denz, who also owns Lalique Crystal. It comes from the oldest portion of the Faugeres vineyard, which is actually more of a completely separate entity under Denz than it was under the previous owners. The 2010 is 100% Merlot and again 15% natural alcohol. The vines were cropped at 20 hectoliters per hectare, but harvested about a week before the harvest finished for the main Faugeres vineyard. Most observers would tend to look at this wine as a modern-style, massive, intense St.-Emilion, with an opaque purple color, a floral nose shaded by notes of blueberry liqueur intermixed with black raspberries, vanillin, subtle smoke and barrique smells. It is full-bodied and built for two decades of longevity, but should be reasonably drinkable in 5-6 years because of the 100% Merlot content. This is a thrilling wine, as it has been in nearly every vintage where it has been produced.

Acquired by Swiss native Silvio Denz a number of years ago, this property continues to overachieve in virtually every vintage. Behind the scenes, Stephan von Neipperg, the proprietor of La Mondotte, Clos de l’Oratoire, and a number of other properties, consults on viticultural matters, while harvesting, winemaking and elevage are guided by Michel Rolland.
-Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #205 Feb 2013

(94-96 pts)
Made from 100% Merlot grown in a special parcel that was cropped at an astonishingly low 20 hectoliters per hectare, the 2010 possesses the same alcoholic clout as the regular cuvee, but is more concentrated with a richer and larger scaled personality. The wine's dense opaque purple color is accompanied by a glorious bouquet of graphite, blackberry and blueberry liqueur, white chocolate and vanillin. With crisp acidity, massive tannins and a seamless, layered, multidimensional mouthfeel, it pushes the limit of extraction and richness, but everything comes together in the end. It should drink well for 20-25+ years.

A dense wine with loads of ripe fruit and new wood on the nose. Full body, with lots of rich, ripe fruit that reminds me of Napa Valley. Yet it's still fresh and delicious. This needs at least seven to eight years to come complete together. Pure Merlot. Drink or hold.
-www.jamessuckling.com, 'Tasting Report: 2010 Bordeaux "More Great Vintage"', 3 Feb 2012

(94-95 pts)
This is super classy with super fine and polished tannins. Chocolate, Indian spices and berries. Full and beautiful. Super fine.

This gushes with exotic fig sauce, mulled blueberry and blackberry fruit and enticing black tea, anise and charcoal notes. Long and very fleshy, with powerful, pure fruit in reserve. —J.M.