1981 de Fargues
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Score 90/100 · Drink 1990-2000, Robert Parker, Jan 1998
This wine has improved significantly and actually tastes better than the 1981 d’Yquem -- as hard as that may be to believe. Spectacularly rich, very sweet, and alcoholic, it has taken on a medium gold color. There is plenty of evidence of botrytis, but the low acidity and unctuous, thick, viscous feel on the palate suggest this is a wine that is probably best drunk over the next decade. Anticipated maturity: Now-2000. Last tasted, 3/90.
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de Fargues
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.
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