Notes : Robert Parker 94-96, Wine Spectator 97,5, RVF 17,5/20
Former co-owner and winemaker of Yquem, Alexandre de Lur Saluces applies the same methods to de Fargues that made Château d'Yquem such a success. Given its price (a third of that of Yquem) and its strong resemblance to Yquem, De Fargues is clearly a very good deal. Unfortunately, the production is tiny, which means that only a very few wine-lovers can experience the excellence of this wine." (Guide Parker des Vins de Bordeaux)
Features
Estate
Château de Fargues
Vintage
2006
Designation
Sauternes
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
80% Sémillon, 20% Sauvignon
Terroirs
Sandy soil on a clay-gravel subsoil
Viticulture
traditional soil maintenance, no chemical weedkillers, natural fertilizers
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
fermentation in barrels renewed every year
Breeding
in barrels for 3 years
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Serve
decant at 8-9°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
A déguster sur du foie gras, des viandes blanches crémées, du Roquefort, des tartes au fruits...<br/>
Château de Fargues
Sauternes
Expert opinion
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Estate rated (2012 guide) 6*Stars (Outstanding production)
About the domain :
"Located to the east of Yquem, this sandy-gravel terroir with a clay-gravel subsoil always leads to late ripening. The château and its 15-hectare vineyard belong to Alexandre de Lur-Saluces, formerly owner and manager of Yquem; the wines are thus made according to the same drastic principles that presided over the creation of its mythical "big brother". Aging is long (three years), production is low, but always of the highest quality.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Estate rated (2012 guide) 2*Stars (These very great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
" " Former co-owner and winemaker of Yquem for more than thirty vintages, Alexandre de Lur Saluces has, since the sale of Château d'Yquem, set about upgrading the production of Château de Fargues, his family's stronghold. He applies exactly the same principles as at Yquem, producing a classic, complete Sauternes that is comparable to the finest, and which enjoys well-deserved esteem among professionals and connoisseurs alike. All the vintages currently on sale are outstanding.
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