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Chateau de Fargues - Sauternes

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Tasting notes

After a scorching summer, the 1990 de Fargues harvest began early (on September 18) and the fruit was picked over 4 tries until October 10, the earliest harvest on record. It is the most powerful of the trilogy. Delivering 130 grams-per-liter residual sugar at 13.6% alcohol, it has a prodigious bouquet of over-ripe oranges, toffee apple, chlorophyll and even a faint hint of chocolate. The palate is medium-bodied with a luscious ripe mandarin and apricot-tinged entry, building wonderfully to a botrytis-laden finish that fans out like a firework, leaving traces of cumin and dried orange peel on the long finish. The ’90 de Fargues is simply superb in every way, a multi-faceted wonder. Tasted April 2013.

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Provenance

Type
Sweet
Producer
Château de Fargues
Country
France
Appellation
Sauternes
Region
Bordeaux

Technical

Serving
6° - 8° C

Key characteristics

About this wine

Château de Fargues stands as one of Sauternes' most prestigious estates, crafting exceptional sweet wines from the heart of Bordeaux. The château's commitment to quality over quantity has established it as a benchmark producer in the appellation, where generations of winemaking expertise shape every vintage.

This Sauternes blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc reflects the unique terroir of the region, where morning mists and afternoon sunshine create ideal conditions for noble rot. The resulting wine offers a refined balance of sweetness with bright citrus and stone fruit character, layered with hints of chocolate and caramel, finishing with elegant length that defines truly great Sauternes.

Perfect as an aperitif or paired with foie gras, blue cheese, and desserts featuring nuts or caramel, this wine elevates any fine dining experience or special occasion. Château de Fargues represents the pinnacle of Sauternes craftsmanship for discerning collectors and connoisseurs.

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Region

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Appellation

Sauternes

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