Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey Sauternes 2025 - 1er Grand Cru Classé (Primeurs)
99-100/100
Yves Beck
97-99/100
RVF
97-98/100
James Suckling
“A truly great wine that strikes the perfect balance between smoothness, liveliness, and austerity! ~ Yves Beck”
“In a very consistent vintage, this wine has that certain something extra… The sample is deeply fruity, hedonistic, and luscious, with an enticing flavor of roasted peach. Very pure, straightforward, and progressive on the palate despite its overflowing sensuality, it masterfully balances its rich body (171 g/L, though still less than the memorable 2022 and 2023 vintages), returning in the finish to a moving closeness to fresh fruit. " (La RVF 2026)
Delivery: First half of 2028
Packaging: Neutral cardboard box for 1 to 5 bottles purchased and original wooden case for multiples of 6 bottles
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Nose
The nose is rich and intense, with aromas of wildflower honey, rich floral notes, and quince paste
Palate
The palate is full-bodied and velvety, thanks to a smooth texture. The wine is balanced by a fresh, underlying acidity that lingers nicely. Notes of mirabelle plums dominate, joined by aromas of wildflowers, pastries, and apricot jam. The finish is elegant, refreshed by lovely bitter notes and a hint of pollen on the finish, which adds a touch of indulgence to the whole experience.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Silvio Denz has enabled the estate to further refine the quality of its wine and to fulfill its role as an ambassador for the great Sauternes wines with distinction, in a style that, thanks to its terroir, bears a close resemblance to Yquem, combining sumptuous texture with aromatic refinement in its fruitiness. But he has also extended his efforts to benefit the entire appellation by opening a luxury hotel and a top-tier gourmet restaurant dedicated to the glory of Sauternes, generously including all neighboring estates in his promotional efforts.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 97-99/100
Rated estate (2022 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 wine:
In a very consistent vintage, this wine has that certain something extra… The sample is deeply fruity, hedonistic, and luscious, with an enticing flavor of roasted peach. Very pure, straightforward, and gradual on the palate despite its overflowing sensuality, it masterfully balances its rich body (171 g/L, though still less than the memorable 2022 and 2023 vintages), returning in the finish to a moving closeness to fresh fruit.
About the estate:
Swiss businessman Silvio Denz (Château Faugères in Saint-Émilion) acquired this venerable estate, which was made famous over many years by its former owner, the Cordier family. This splendid estate produces great classic Sauternes wines from exceptionally rich harvests, now selecting its first wine with even greater rigor. It is at this cost that the estate achieves consistent quality, which perpetuates its reputation. The grapes are, of course, harvested in successive passes; pressing is carried out on old vertical presses, and the wine is aged for thirty months in barrels (by lot corresponding to harvest dates), a third of which are new oak. Lafaurie-Peyraguey stands out for its great richness, a result of its terroir, in contrast to the finesse of its closest neighbor, Sigalas-Rabaud.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2026 guide) 97-98/100
Rated: Recommended
About the wine:
Intense aromas of spices, saffron, and orange peel. Medium-bodied, with high extract concentration and phenolic compounds that give it incredible length and structure. 175 g/L of residual sugar. The botrytis is pure and clean.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2026 guide) 99-100/100
About the wine:
Caramel-nougat oranges with an intense, harmonious, and inviting bouquet. Root notes of popcorn, pears, salted caramel, and crème brûlée. Dense on the palate with incredible depth, density, elegance, sweetness, and salinity, featuring incisive acidity and a creamy, endless finish driven by a multitude of aromas—a wine that shines without excess or exuberance, relying solely on the resources of its terroir and the dedication of the teams led by Vincent Cruège. A truly great wine at the pinnacle of balance between sweetness, liveliness, and austerity. 2030–2100
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