Château de Fargues Sauternes 2006
Notes: Robert Parker 94-96, Wine Spectator 97.5, RVF 17.5/20
Former co-owner and winemaker at Yquem, Alexandre de Lur Saluces applies the same methods at de Fargues that made Château d'Yquem so successful. Given its price (one-third that of Yquem) and its strong resemblance to it, De Fargues is clearly a very good deal. Unfortunately, production is tiny, which means that only a very few enthusiasts are able to familiarize themselves with the excellence of this wine." (Parker's Guide to Bordeaux Wines)
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from €99 on your first order
Serve
decant at 8-9°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur du foie gras, des viandes blanches crémées, du Roquefort, des tartes au fruits...<br/>
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated estate (2012 guide) 6 stars (Exceptional production)
About the estate:
Located east of Yquem, this sandy-gravelly terroir with a clay-gravelly subsoil always leads to late ripening. The château and its fifteen-hectare vineyard belong to Alexandre de Lur-Saluces, former owner and manager of Yquem; the wines are therefore produced according to the same strict principles that govern the creation of its legendary "big brother." The aging process is long (three years), and production is low but always of high quality."
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2012 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
"Former co-owner and winemaker at Yquem for more than thirty vintages, Alexandre de Lur Saluces has been committed, since the sale of Château d'Yquem, to enhancing the production of Château de Fargues, his family's stronghold. He applies exactly the same principles there as he did at Yquem, producing a classic, well-rounded Sauternes that rivals the greatest wines of its kind and is highly regarded by professionals and enthusiasts alike. All the vintages currently on sale are outstanding."