Description
Clos Grand Faurie – Saint-Émilion
Clos Grand Faurie is a red wine cuvée produced at Château Tour Grand Faurie, a family-run estate in Saint-Émilion, at the heart of a wine region renowned for the elegance, richness and complexity of its wines.
This cuvée is made from grapes carefully selected in our own vineyards, tended in keeping with local winegrowing tradition. The harvest is carried out entirely by hand, with meticulous sorting so that only the finest grapes are kept.
A blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, Clos Grand Faurie combines the roundness and fruit of Merlot with the aromatic finesse and structure of Cabernet Franc. The wine is then aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, which brings it complexity, depth and elegance.
On the palate, Clos Grand Faurie reveals aromas of ripe red fruits, plum and blackcurrant, alongside oaky, vanilla and spicy notes. Its tannic structure, fine length and balance make it an ideal cuvée for characterful meals and special occasions.
Tasting notes
Deep red robe with garnet highlights and lovely intensity.
Ripe red fruits, plum and blackcurrant, with oaky, vanilla and spicy notes.
Structured and elegant on the palate, with firm yet harmonious tannins, fine length and a lingering finish.
Food pairings
Rib of beef, grilled rib-eye steak, duck breast or a fine roast.
Game, roast lamb, beef daube, dishes in sauce and regional country cooking.
Comté, Saint-Nectaire, aged Brie, characterful tommes and farmhouse cheeses.
Cuvée specifications
The essential information to help you choose, cellar and enjoy this cuvée.
| Cuvée name | Clos Grand Faurie |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Saint-Émilion |
| Colour | Red wine |
| Grape varieties | 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc |
| Harvest | Hand-harvested, carefully selected grapes |
| Ageing | 18 months in French oak barrels |
| Cellaring potential | 2022 – 2027 |
| Serving temperature | 16 to 18 °C |
| Serving advice | Open 1 hour before serving, or decant young vintages |
| Food pairings | Red meats, game, slow-cooked dishes, regional country cooking and mature cheeses |
Serving advice
To enjoy Clos Grand Faurie at its best, serve this cuvée at 16 to 18 °C. Opening the bottle an hour before the meal will allow the wine to express itself fully. Young vintages can also be lightly decanted to soften the tannins and reveal their full aromatic complexity.
Why choose Clos Grand Faurie?
- A red cuvée from Château Tour Grand Faurie in Saint-Émilion
- An elegant blend: 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc
- 18 months of ageing in French oak barrels
- A structured, complex and harmonious wine
- An ideal cuvée with red meats, game and mature cheeses
- Ordered directly from the family estate
Ordering & collection
Secure online ordering with protected payment.
Collection available at the estate or at the Saint-Émilion shop, subject to availability.
Shipping within France and abroad.
Thierry Brunet –
Il est parfait, ont peu le garder quelques années. Vraiment très agréable
Zoran (verified owner) –
Très belle surprise!! Il a une belle rondeur, très agréable à boire avec les plats variés. Comme il a déjà 20 ans, il commence à perdre un petit peu de ses saveurs de fruits rouges, donc et il ne faut pas le garder trop longtemps.