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 minuscule, which means that only a very select few connoisseurs can experience the excellence of this wine." (Parker's Guide to Bordeaux Wines)
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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 quality)
About the estate:
"Located east of Yquem, this sandy-gravelly terroir with a clay-gravelly subsoil consistently produces late-ripening grapes. The château and its vineyard of about fifteen hectares belong to Alexandre de Lur-Saluces, former owner and manager of Yquem; the wines are thus produced according to the same rigorous principles that govern the creation of its legendary “big brother.” Aging is long (three years), 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 exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
“As a former co-owner and winemaker at Yquem for over thirty vintages, Alexandre de Lur Saluces has, since the sale of Château d’Yquem, dedicated himself to revitalizing production at Château de Fargues, his family’s estate. He applies exactly the same principles there as he did at Yquem, producing a classic and well-rounded Sauternes comparable to the greatest wines and one that enjoys well-deserved esteem among both professionals and enthusiasts alike. All vintages currently available are outstanding.”