Rouge Grand Vin De Bordeaux | Chateau Jean Faux

Rouge Grand Vin De Bordeaux | Chateau Jean Faux

Sale price€32,00
Rosso
Bordeaux (FR)
Bordeaux Superieur AOC
Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc 20%
Enjoy it within 6 years
14% ABV
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Production and refinement

From clay-limestone soils, hand-harvested grapes (Merlot and Cabernet Franc), organically cultivated.

Vinification in stainless steel, with maceration, cold pre-fermentation, and micro-oxygenation; fermentation lasts around 20-30 days. Aged for 12 to 14 months in French oak barriques (50% new and 50% second-use).

Organoleptic analysis

Visual exam

Of a beautiful, deep ruby color.

Olfactory examination

On the nose, it is fruity (blueberry, blackberry, cherry, and plum), enriched by toasted notes and vanilla (from barrel aging).

Tasting

On the palate, it asserts itself as a powerful wine: from the first sip, the roundness and softness are noticeable, enveloping a silky yet solid tannic structure. Persistent on the finish.

Contents index

From the vineyard to the table: discover our wine

Ready for a journey to discover Rouge Grand Vin De Bordeaux | Chateau Jean Faux ? We will now take you to delve deeper into every aspect of this exceptional wine through three key sections:

Cellar

Come and learn about the history and values ​​of the winery which passionately grows and transforms grapes into wine

Territory

Immerse yourself in the land that gives life to these unique grapes, discovering the climate and terroir that influence its character

Pairings

Get expert advice on the perfect pairings that will enhance both the wine and your meal

The winery

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux, Sainte-Radegonde

Hectares of vineyards: 12

Château Jean Faux

Before embarking on his winemaking career, Pascal Collotte was an expert cooper. His life has been an adventure, taking him around the world to visit hundreds of wineries and share his knowledge with other industry professionals. Besides considering himself a winemaker, he also likes to think of himself as a gardener, given the care and attention he devotes to his vineyards, which cover just 11.5 hectares.

Château Jean Faux is located in Sainte-Radegonde, a magical, almost dreamlike place where the landscape is dotted with low vineyards, small churches perched on hills, and castles that tell stories of a fascinating past dating back to the Middle Ages. The château was founded in the 17th century, but its origins are even older, linked to Ezechiel du Mas, Count of Mélac and famous general under Louis XIV. As early as 1886, the estate was producing 120 tonneaux of red wine, with a vineyard spanning 30 hectares.

Since 2002, Pascal Collotte and his family have managed this historic estate, leaving his career as a cooper to discover the world of wine from a new perspective—that of a winemaker. Located on the right bank, a short distance from Saint-Emilion, the village of Sainte-Radegonde is renowned for producing great Bordeaux wines, thanks to its naturally rich limestone and clay soils and its proximity to the Dordogne. Here, Merlot is the predominant grape, complemented by small percentages of Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon, and Sémillon.

Château Jean Faux

Pascal approached the beauty of this place with utmost care and sensitivity. His decision to adopt organic practices in 2008, followed by biodynamic methods in 2015—both officially certified—reflects a commitment to crafting wines that are increasingly rooted in the terroir and less commercially driven. With guidance from experts like Stéphane Derenoncourt and Claude Bourguignon, the finest parcels were selected, completely eliminating the use of chemicals and any form of mechanization.

In the cellar, this delicate and harmonious approach continues, favoring spontaneous fermentations with whole clusters and aging in used barrels to preserve the fruit's natural freshness. Château Jean Faux offers an alternative Bordeaux experience, one that departs from the region’s traditional austerity and power. It allows the land to speak, taking the taster on a journey back to these splendid shores, evoking memories that linger long after the last sip.

Region and territory

The best blends in the world

Bordeaux

The best blends in the world

Bordeaux

The best blends in the world

Bordeaux

The Bordeaux region is one of the most important wine territories in the world. Not only does this region reach dizzying qualitative peaks, but it has consistently maintained those results, year after year, with top-notch quality.

Centuries of tradition and pursuit of quality have raised the bar and made Bordeaux wines famous: in 80% of cases, they are imposing red wines of remarkable structure and power, but there are also examples of botrytized or noble rot wines that complete the oenological panorama and elevate Bordeaux's reputation.

Bordeaux benefits from its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The climate is maritime: mild winters, cool summers, abundant precipitation but very well absorbed by the soil rich in stones, breccia, and sediments. The soils are highly variable on the surface, not particularly fertile, and covered by a thin layer of breccia, while the deeper layers are rich in minerals.

Regarding the classification, most wines are designated as Cru Bourgeois, but otherwise, there is no homogeneous system for the entire region.

Saint-Emilion

The Saint-Émilion area, classified in 1954, is the only wine region in Bordeaux that undergoes a classification review every ten years. This classification system is divided into three categories: Premier Grand Cru Classé, the highest category, further subdivided into two groups (A and B), where group "A" includes wines of superior quality; Grand Cru Classé; and Grand Cru. Located in the heart of the Libournais region, Saint-Émilion is famous worldwide for its Merlot-based wines.

The wines range from easy-drinking and silky styles to more powerful and structured ones, suitable for long aging in the cellar.

The designation requires that all Saint-Émilion or Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wines be red. The soils in this area are perfectly suited for Merlot and Cabernet Franc grape varieties, which play a crucial role in the production of Saint-Émilion red wines.
The first style of wine is a light red blend, characterized by silky tannins and aromas of red fruits, plums, and spicy notes, labeled simply as Saint-Émilion, which has slightly lower quality requirements compared to other denominations in the region.
The second style is a rich red blend, featuring a deep color and a full body, with high tannins and floral, fleshy, flavorful, and herbal aromas, often labeled as Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, as the grapes and vineyards meet or exceed the stricter quality expectations of the designation.
The term "Classé" on the label indicates that the wine is part of the Grand Cru Classé system. The term "Grand Vin de Bordeaux" signifies that the bottle represents the flagship wine of the winery.
A unique terroir and an ancient winemaking tradition that continues to thrive.

Recommended pairings and dishes

Matching by concordance

A rich and multifaceted Bordeaux, which calls for pairing with dishes that are equally aromatic and full of flavor.

Matching by contrast

A red wine with excellent tannic structure, which pairs well with succulent and slightly fatty dishes: the tannins dry the palate and cleanse it of the dish's richness.

It pairs well with

Red meats, including veal chop with beans and tomatoes, veal liver with apples, onions, and balsamic vinegar sauce; cheeses like Camembert, Brie, and Roquefort; and pasta dishes with meat-based sauces.

Matching by concordance

A rich and multifaceted Bordeaux, which calls for pairing with dishes that are equally aromatic and full of flavor.

Matching by contrast

A red wine with excellent tannic structure, which pairs well with succulent and slightly fatty dishes: the tannins dry the palate and cleanse it of the dish's richness.

It pairs well with

Red meats, including veal chop with beans and tomatoes, veal liver with apples, onions, and balsamic vinegar sauce; cheeses like Camembert, Brie, and Roquefort; and pasta dishes with meat-based sauces.

Bœuf bourguignon

One of the great classics of French cuisine, regional to the Bordeaux area: a beef stew slow-cooked in Burgundy wine (ideally the same wine being tasted), with vegetables including pearl onions, carrots, and champignon mushrooms, and abundant aromatics. A fantastic way to bring the flavors of France to the table. A rich dish, full of aromas and flavors.

Roast Veal

A classic, flavorful, and succulent homemade second course, made of tender slices of meat softened by a delicious vegetable cream! To be enriched with potatoes, beans, or tomatoes.

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