Château Cap de Faugères 2019
Château Cap de Faugères is located in Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux , in the Bordeaux wine region. The property belongs to Vignobles Silvio Denz , which also owns Château Faugères, Château Péby Faugères, Château Rocheyron and the famous Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey. Silvio Denz, originally from Switzerland, began his career in the high-end perfume and cosmetics sector. In 2000, he founded the Lalique group , a company specializing in the production and marketing of branded perfumes. At the same time, this enthusiast of architecture and art diversified his activities and participated in the creation of a wine trading house. In 2005, he invested in the Bordeaux vineyards and a few years later in Tuscany. All Silvio Denz Vineyards share natural viticulture, respecting the environment. They are HVE 3 ( High Environmental Value ) certified.
The Château Cap de Faugères vineyard extends over 20 hectares and the vines are located on a clay-limestone hillside terroir in continuity with that of Saint-Émilion. The wine was served on the occasion of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee in 2012. It is a blend of Merlot (85%), Cabernet Franc (10%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (5%) . It is aged in stainless steel vats .
Grape varieties: 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
