Château Cap de Faugères
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Saint-Émilion winemaking mastery meets Castillon terroir — top Bordeaux value from Silvio Denz.
Château Cap de Faugères is an estate of 18.5 hectares located in the commune of Sainte Colombe, in the Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. Purchased in 2005 by Swiss businessman and Lalique Group chairman Silvio Denz — who also owns Château Faugères and Château Péby Faugères in Saint-Émilion — the property benefits from the same winemaking team and exacting quality standards as its prestigious siblings. The vineyard sits on clay-limestone slopes that are a natural extension of the Saint-Émilion plateau, planted to 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, with an average vine age of 30 years. Winemaking overseen by consultant Stephan von Neipperg involves a five-day cold soak, fermentation in stainless steel tanks, and 12 months of aging in mostly one-year-old French oak barrels. The result is a plush, polished, terroir-driven red that delivers unmistakable Right Bank elegance at a highly accessible price point — consistently cited as one of the finest values in the Côtes de Bordeaux.
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Who Is This For?
Perfect for Right Bank enthusiasts who want the elegance and depth of Saint-Émilion at a fraction of the price, and for anyone exploring the best-value appellations of Bordeaux.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Château Cap de Faugères related to Château Faugères in Saint-Émilion?
- Yes. Both estates are owned by Silvio Denz and managed by the same winemaking team under the guidance of consultant Stephan von Neipperg. Cap de Faugères applies the same quality philosophy as its Saint-Émilion siblings, but within the Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.
- What grape varieties are used and how is the wine made?
- The vineyard is planted to 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. After a five-day cold soak, the wine undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by 12 months of aging in mostly one-year-old French oak barrels — a process that preserves freshness while adding subtle complexity.
- How does this wine compare to Saint-Émilion at its price point?
- Château Cap de Faugères sits on clay-limestone soils that are a direct geological extension of the Saint-Émilion plateau. The combination of terroir, winemaking expertise, and vine age (averaging 30 years) produces a wine with genuine Right Bank character — ripe, velvety tannins and dark fruit depth — typically available for around $20–25 USD per bottle.
- When is the best time to drink Château Cap de Faugères?
- The wine is approachable relatively early — from 3 to 4 years after the vintage — but has the structure to develop well for 10 to 15 years. Decanting for 30 minutes before serving at around 15–16°C is recommended to fully open its aromas.
- What foods pair well with this wine?
- Its plush Merlot-driven profile pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, duck confit, beef stew, and mushroom-based dishes. It also works well with Japanese cuisine such as sukiyaki, grilled wagyu, or soy-marinated short ribs.