2003 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey, Cru Classé Sauternes

2003 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey, Cru Classé Sauternes

A big, sumptuous sauternes in the classic Lafaurie style. The perfume is multi-dimensional with waves of exotic and citrus (most noticeably orange zest) and honey lifted by acidity. The palate is broad, evocative and with concentrated richness. Yet, as with all the leading sauternes of the impressive 2003 vintage, freshness and vitality counter any suggestion of cloying sweetness.

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
  • Maturity
    Mature 2011 - 2018info
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Sweet
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    12.5%
Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

The history of First Growth Lafaurie-Peyraguey is as convoluted as the wine is consistent. Starting life as a 13th century fortress, the first vines were planted in the 1600s by Sieur Peyraguey and it passed through several hands until its modern day owner, Silvio Denz purchased it in 2014. Significant investment from the 1990s onwards has resulted in a modern and appealing Sauternes which places its emphasis significantly on quality. Only the best vineyards are used to make the sweet superstar, which means that Silvio only deems about 18 hectares of his total 36 good enough for his Grand Vin. He has also given his wines a new look, with an engraved logo added to the bottle paying hommage to René Lalique’s ‘Femme et Raisins’ glass engraving. A modern winery, a hotel on site (also aptly named Lalique) and a commitment to the long term future of Lafaurie-Peyraguey ensure that this Sauternes has a great future ahead of it.

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