2017 Jean Faure
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The 2017 Jean Faure is 95% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec – the Merlot completely eradicated by the frost. It actually has an interesting, loamy bouquet with a touch of green bell pepper in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannin, touches of bell pepper and spice once again, but you know, it is a thoroughly reasonable take on a quasi-Cabernet Franc monovarietal and in that respect, it works well.
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Neal Martin
Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2017 Jean Faure is highly unusual in this vintage. Frost damaged all the Merlot and led to a blend of 95% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec. Today, the 2017 is very tannic and shut down. Time in the glass brings out an attractive element of floral and red-toned brightness. I am not sure where the 2017 will go, but it is certainly very interesting. Production is down to just 10,000 bottles from around 70,000 that is typical.
The deep purple-colored 2017 Château Jean Faure (the color is no doubt due to the Malbec) offers a beautiful perfume of blueberries, leafy herbs, damp earth, and crushed rocks. Medium-bodied, fresh and elegant, it has nicely integrated acidity, present tannin, and nicely integrated acidity. It shines more for its complexity and elegance than power and richness, and has outstanding potential.