Château de Fargues Sauternes 2004
Rating: RVF 17/20, Guide Hachette 1* (Very successful wine), Jancis Robinson 17.5/20, Jean-Marc Quarin 90/100
Former co-owner and winemaker at Yquem, Alexandre de Lur Saluces applies the same methods at Château de Fargues that made Château d'Yquem so successful. A powerful and highly expressive Sauternes, with notes of dried apricot and honey. Dense, rich, fresh, and powerful on the palate, it captivates with its aromas of orange zest, candied pineapple, and pepper... A benchmark! Delivered in a wooden case at no extra charge for orders of 12 bottles shipped within France
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Eye
gold dress
Nose
powerful and very expressive, with notes of dried apricot and honey
Palate
Dense, rich, fresh, and powerful, it captivates with its aromas of orange zest, candied pineapple, and pepper
Serve
decant at 8-9°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2024
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 (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 lengthy (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 exceptional estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and 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 more than 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. There, he applies exactly the same principles as at Yquem, producing a classic and well-rounded Sauternes comparable to the greatest wines, which enjoys a well-deserved reputation among both professionals and enthusiasts. All vintages currently available are outstanding.”