Château Peby Faugères
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Château Péby Faugères is a Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Émilion, certified Agriculture Biologique and HVE. Owned by Vignobles Silvio Denz, it produces a 100% Merlot wine across 7.5 hectares on a clay-limestone hillside.
Identity
Château Péby Faugères is situated in Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse in the Gironde. It is owned by Vignobles Silvio Denz. Estate management is led by Vincent Cruège, with oenological consultancy provided by Michel Rolland and the cellar master role held by Emma Bouty.
History and philosophy
The Péby Faugères cuvée was created in 1998 by Corinne Guisez. The name of the château pays tribute to the creator's husband, Pierre-Bernard Guisez. Originally part of Château Faugères, the cuvée was established as a separate entity in 2012. The estate was promoted to Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Émilion in 2012, a classification confirmed in 2022.
Château Péby Faugères began its conversion to organic viticulture in 2017, achieving Agriculture Biologique certification in 2020 for the 2020 vintage. The estate also holds Haute Valeur Environnementale certification.
A new cellar, designed by architect Mario Botta, was inaugurated for the 2021 harvest.
Appellations
Château Péby Faugères produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé appellation. The flagship cuvée is classified as a Grand Cru Classé.
Flagship wines
The grand vin of Château Péby Faugères is crafted from 100% Merlot. The wine is distinguished by its richness and concentration, achieved through strictly controlled yields. Its second wine is “Le Merle de Péby Faugères”.
Practical information
The estate is open daily, morning and afternoon, for cellar-door sales. Visits are by appointment only and are available in English, Spanish and German. Château Péby Faugères also offers mail-order sales and international shipping. Payment by credit card is accepted.
Address: Château Péby Faugères, 33330 Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse.
Telephone: 05 57 40 34 99
Email: oenotourisme@vignobles-silvio-denz.com
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the history and origin of the name Château Péby Faugères?
- The Péby Faugères cuvée was created in 1998 by Corinne Guisez. The château was named in tribute to her husband, Pierre-Bernard Guisez. Initially an integral part of Château Faugères, the cuvée became a separate estate in 2012. The property was classified as a Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Émilion in 2012, an honour reconfirmed in the 2022 classification. Château Péby Faugères is owned by Vignobles Silvio Denz.
- What are the characteristics of the Château Péby Faugères vineyard?
- The vineyard covers 7.45 hectares, planted exclusively to red grape varieties with 100% Merlot. The vines have an average age of 45 years and grow on a south-south-east-facing clay-limestone hillside at the eastern edge of the Saint-Émilion appellation. Harvesting is performed by hand, and the estate holds both Agriculture Biologique (organic) and Haute Valeur Environnementale certifications.
- What are the winemaking specifics at Château Péby Faugères?
- The main cuvée of Château Péby Faugères, classified as Grand Cru Classé, is produced entirely from pure Merlot. Vinification takes place predominantly in barrels, enhancing the wine's structure and complexity. The winemaking approach focuses on delivering richness and concentration through restrained yields. The estate also crafts a second wine called “Le Merle de Péby Faugères”.
- Is Château Péby Faugères open to the public and are visits available?
- The estate is open every day, morning and afternoon, for direct sales at the property. Visits are arranged by appointment and can be conducted in multiple languages, including English, Spanish and German. Château Péby Faugères also provides mail-order purchasing and international delivery. Credit cards are accepted. The new cellar, designed by architect Mario Botta, was opened for the 2021 vintage harvest.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard spans 7.5 hectares, dedicated entirely to red grape varieties. The vines, with an average age of 45 years, are planted on a south-south-east-facing clay-limestone hillside situated at the easternmost edge of the appellation. Harvesting is carried out by hand.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification of the main cuvée takes place largely in barrels, contributing to the wine's complexity and structure.
- Appellations
- Saint-Émilion, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Commune
- Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Classification
- Grand Cru Classé (2022)
- Owner
- Vignobles Silvio Denz
- Technical direction
- Michel Rolland
- Surface area
- 7.45 ha
- Second wine
- Le Merle de Péby Faugères
- Certifications
- Bio, HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 100%
Practical information
- Address
- Château Péby Faugères, 33330 Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse
- Phone
- 05 57 40 34 99
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Ouvert tous les jours (L, M, M, J, V, S, D) matin et après-midi
- Visits
- Oui sur rendez-vous