2016 de Fargues
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The 2016 de Fargues has a lively bouquet of dried honey and marmalade scents infused with subtle hazelnut and lanolin aromas; there is fine cohesion and focus on display here. The palate is very well balanced with a supple, viscous opening. The acidity and the level of new oak are extremely well judged, and hints of custard creams and quince appear toward the harmonious finish. What a lovely Sauternes! Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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Tasted blind. Big and round and satin-textured. Not quite enough zip but big and luscious if that is what you seek. Just a little pinched on the end. Still a little leathery. Needs time. (JR)
A barrel sample, the 2016 de Fargues has a pale lemon color and quite a profoundly scented nose at this nascent stage, with cedar, honey toast, orange marmalade and warm pineapple with hints of grapefruit and apricot preserves plus a spicy undercurrent. The palate sings of savory and citrus layers with a decadent oiliness to the texture and fantastic freshness, finishing long.
Badly hailed in July 2018. Intense barley sugar plus some floral notes and real intensity – like a compote of Cape gooseberry. Lots here! Still quite chewy. (JR)
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.