Magazine LALIQUE 2025

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20 YEARS OF PASSION IN THE BORDEAUX WINE REGION 2005-2025

Silvio Denz has been sharing his passion for wine through a number of major projects in Saint-Émilion on the Bordeaux right bank since 2005. This is a 70-hectare refuge that skilfully combines wine, nature, heritage and art. Silvio Denz’s story in the Bordeaux region began in 2005 when he acquired three estates set within a wonderful natural amphitheatre: Château Peby Faugères, Château Faugères and Château Cap de Faugères. That very same year, Château Peby Faugères was given a perfect score of 100/100 by the famed critic Robert Parker. A fantastic omen… This passionate collector acquired the estates with high ambitions of propelling them among the ranks of the elite. Following his purchase of the French Lalique crystal works in 2008, Silvio Denz gave the Château Peby Faugères bottles their own identity by decorating them with a René Lalique engraving entitled ‘Blackbird and Grapes’ from the 2009 vintage onwards. With the help of architect Mario Botta, in 2009 he began constructing a fully gravity-fed winery to preserve the grapes and their aromas. A range of work was also undertaken in the vineyards to reveal the very best of each terroir, and thus give every wine its own particular personality.

Vignobles SILVIO DENZ ART & TERROIR

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey, Lalique Hotel & Restaurant**

In 2014, Silvio Denz expanded his horizons and took over Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey, a Sauternes Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1855. It has since been transformed into the Lalique Hotel & Restaurant and boasts two Michelin stars – in just a few years, it has become a true temple of wine and crystal. The Lalique group purchased the estate in 2023, becoming the owner of this hugely prestigious Sauternes winery. Work is continuing in Saint-Émilion thanks to ongoing projects with architect Mario Botta, and in particular the construction of a winery for Château Peby Faugères in 2021. This state-of-the-art facility was designed to serve as a refined, elegant setting that perfectly combines the art of wine with the art of crystal. Vineyard teams are working to preserve their terroir and are committed to a conversion process that was officially recognised with Château Peby Faugères and Château Rocheyron being awarded the Organic Agriculture label in 2020. 2025 will thus mark the culmination of twenty years of working to listen to the vine’s needs, the terroir and technical requirements, creating a mature operation that skilfully combines exacting standards with a passionate approach to offer a wealth of emotion to all wine enthusiasts.

The Château Peby Faugères winery, designed by architect Mario Botta

In 2010, he and his friend Peter Sisseck purchased Château Rocheyron on the Saint-Émilion limestone plateau. Good environmental practices are the focus of the winemaking activities at this estate. Organic growing, biodynamics, keeping a close eye on the vine’s needs: these are the principles that the team follows on a daily basis. A few years later, in 2012, the Saint-Émilion classification rewarded these efforts by promoting Château Peby Faugères and Château Faugères to the rank of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé.

The Château Peby Faugères winery, designed by architect Mario Botta

Engraving “Blackbird and Grapes” René Lalique 1928

“Calyx” engraving, created by Lalique in 2016

Engraving “Woman and Grapes” René Lalique 1928

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé status renewed for Château Peby Faugères and Château Faugères — 30 years of consulting by Michel Rolland — Château Rocheyron gains Biodyvin certification

Lalique’s “Calyx” engraving first appears on the Faugères bottle

Estates (Peby Faugères, Faugères and Cap de Faugères) purchased by Silvio Denz with the help of Michel Rolland and Stephan Von Neipperg

Takeover of the Lalique crystal works, a French manufacturing company based in Alsace

Lalique’s “Blackbird and Grapes” engraving first appears on the Peby Faugères bottle

Peby Faugères and Château Rocheyron gain Organic Agriculture certification

Château Peby Faugères and Château Faugères become Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classés

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Hundredth anniversary of first Merlot plot being planted at Château Faugères in 1925 — Silvio Denz celebrates twenty years in charge of his vineyards

Official opening of the Lalique Hotel Restaurant** at Château Lafaurie Peyraguey

Château Peby Faugères rawarded a score of 100 points by Robert Parker

Château Rocheyron purchased with Peter Sisseck

Purchase of Château Lafaurie Peyraguey Sauternes Premier Grand Cru Classé

Official opening of the Château Peby Faugères winery, designed by architect Mario Botta

Official opening of the Château Faugères winery, designed by architect Mario Botta

EXCESSIVE DRINKING IS DANGEROUS FOR THE HEALTH; ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SHOULD BE CONSUMED WITH MODERATION.