Château Jean Faure 1989
Château Jean Faure 1989 is a Saint-Émilion red wine from Bordeaux, produced by Château Jean Faure. Its blend comprises 54% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot, and 6% Malbec. The estate is located on the edge of Pomerol, and its vineyards span 18 contiguous hectares on predominantly clay soils. The prominent role of Cabernet Franc is a historical signature of the property.
La bouteille proposée
- Size
- Bottle (75cl)
- Label Condition
- Perfect
- Fill Level
- Perfect
- Capsule Condition
- Perfect
Identité du vin
- Couleur
- Red
- Pays
- France
- Région
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Saint Emilion
- Producteur / Domaine
- Château Jean Faure
- Millésime
- 1989
Cépage et assemblage
- Grape Variety
- 54% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot, 6% Malbec
Château Jean Faure
Château Jean Faure is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé set on an 18-hectare single-block vineyard, immediately adjacent to Pomerol. Its clay terroir, marked by iron-pan deposits and a high historical proportion of Cabernet Franc, defines the identity of the cru. The estate, certified organic since 2017 and biodynamic by Biodyvin since 2023, is owned by Anne and Olivier Decelle.
- Owner
- Anne et Olivier Decelle
- Maître de chais
- Louis Gadais
- Surface (ha)
- 18.00 ha
- Production (average bottles per vintage)
- 70000
Histoire du domaine
The origins of Jean Faure date back to the 16th century: the estate owes its name to Jehan Faure, a resident of Saint-Émilion and jurat of Libourne, and its creation is dated to 1526 by the property. Established on the same lands for nearly six centuries, it has known only six owner families. The cru was cited in 1868 at a rank comparable to that of Figeac, then recognized as a Premier Cru of Saint-Émilion in the sixth edition of the Féret guide in 1893. Château Jean Faure was listed among the Grands Crus Classés during the first Saint-Émilion classification in 1955 and retained this rank in 1969, before being dropped in 1986. Anne and Olivier Decelle acquired the property in 2004 and initiated its revival as well as the restoration of its heritage. The château regained its Grand Cru Classé status on September 6, 2012. Conversion to organic farming began in 2014, leading to certification in 2017, and the estate obtained Biodyvin biodynamic certification in 2023. Louis Gadais, who arrived in 2019, took over technical management following the departure of Marie-Laure Latorre.
