2000 de Fargues
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Tasting notes
Tawny, burnt orange in colour, and straight from the first moment this has a rich complex nose of woodsmoke, walnut, orange peel, cloves, soft touches of truffle. A vintage that is more about spice, smoke and nuance than fruit, packed with subtle layers. A long drawn out harvvest throughout the month of October where they made just 15 barrels over their 15 hectares, but the result is clear in the glass. François Amirault winemaker.
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Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
About the producer
Owned by the Lur-Saluces family (which also previously owned Ch. d’Yquem) since 1472, Ch. de Fargues benefited from similar care and attention. The resulting wines are impressive and – unlike most in the region which are now offered en primeur – only released three years after the vintage.