Château Falfas: Tasting & Drinking
Now and again I encounter wines from the less popular corners of Bordeaux, away from the famous appellations and all their cru classé châteaux, and my hopes are raised as I realise here is a chance to cast the spotlight away from the top two hundred names about which we all obsess, towards a more deserving domaine. Only then to find, not infrequently, that the wines are disappointing, and my interest quickly wanes.
There are no such concerns here at Château Falfas though. The wines have an appealing layer of savoury black fruits, framed by judicious use of oak. And, for those who are just as interested in the methodology as the results, the wines also tick this box with their unquestionable biodynamic pedigree. The domaine cuvée should keep most midweek Bordeaux drinkers happy, although I would opt for the more exalted Chevalier de Falfas cuvée if looking for something for the cellar; the substance and conviction here is compelling, and given ten years of bottle-age I am sure the end result would be a wine worth talking about. (9/1/16)
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