Château Fayat 2020

The complexity and freshness of a red Pomerol wine

The estate

Founded in 2009, Château Fayat is the result of a merger between three estates : Prieurs de la Commanderie, La Commanderie de Mazeyres and Vieux Château Bourgneuf.

The vineyard

Fayat family, passionate about their business, conducted a comprehensive study of the estate's soils in 2016 to ensure best practices for its vineyard to produce great Pomerol wines. Château Fayat looks after a 14-hectare terroir of which 10.35 hectares are in production. Spread over 31 plots, the vines are 25 years old on average and are planted on deep Graves with brown soils composed of sand, silt and clay.

Winemaking and ageing

Following the harvests, the grapes were vinifed in steel vats.
Ageing for a period of 12 months Aged for 12 months, 80% in barrels (50% new, 50% one wine) and 20% in vats, amphorae, polymer egg vats and a wine globe.

Blend

Merlot (90%)
Cabernet franc (10%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Château Fayat 2020

Tasting

Colour
The colour is an alluring intense red colour.

Nose
The nose releases fruity scents (black fruits) and spice.

Palate
With a lovely freshness, the palate combines harmoniously a fruity framework and a fleshy structure.