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Chateau Cap de Faugeres Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux 2003

$3999

A fully mature Bordeaux from the famously hot 2003 vintage, now showing all the upside and none of the awkwardness that vintage was once known for. Cap de Faugères sits in Castillon, just east of Saint-Émilion, on the same clay-limestone slope — It was made by the Guisez family, who owned the estate until 2005 before Silvio Denz acquired it (with Stephan von Neipperg's advice on the purchase). The 2003 was an opulent, dark, sumptuous wine on release, and time has done what time does: the fruit has turned savory and pruney, the tannins have softened, and the whole thing now drinks like a sleeper-vintage Right Bank classic. Drink up.

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  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Robert Parker

92 points

"Madame Corrine Guisez, who owns the more famous St.-Emilion estate of Chateau Faugeres, has hit a home run with this terrific sleeper of the vintage. A large-scaled, opulently-textured, inky/purple-colored effort, it boasts a rich, sumptuous perfume of camphor, black raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. It is a rich, full-bodied wine to enjoy over the next decade." —Robert M. Parker, Jr.

Wine Spectator

90 points

"Lots of crushed berry on the nose. Full-bodied, with chewy yet round tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Packed with fruit and good tannins."

More about Chateau Cap de Faugeres

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Other Regional Grapes , Red Blend

  • Vintage

    2003

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Braised short ribs, duck cassoulet, mushroom-stuffed roast pork, or a plate of aged Comté and walnuts.

Tasting Profile

Full-bodied and mature. Dried blackberry, prune, cocoa, leather, and warm spice; tannins fully resolved, with a long, savory, slightly sweet finish.