2011 Lafaurie Peyraguey
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Tasting notes
A dense and rich Sauternes with nutmeg, dried mushroom, sweet apples and honey. Full, very sweet and long. Very concentrated. James Suckling, jamessuckling.com
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James Suckling
Wine Spectator
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Frankly sweet and very direct, with candied green plum and green apple notes, followed by quince and ginger flavors. Shows the racy side of the vintage, but seems a bit shy on depth compared to the top examples. James Molesworth, WineSpectator.com
RS 130 g/l, TA 4.2 g/l, pH 3.86. Grapefruit and slightly smoky. Less rich on the nose than many. Then lots of spice on the palate. Rich and dense and long, just fresh enough for all the richness. Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
The impressive Lafaurie Peyraguey has a light but well-defined, almond-scented nose with a satisfactory level of botrytis. With aeration, hints of pineapple begin to emerge with aromas of vanilla and white peach. The palate is medium-bodied with a very composed, very pure entry and a keen thread of acidity. It shows admirable weight and botrytization, with a gorgeous spicy finish that has impressive persistency. Drink 2015-2035. Neal Martin, Wine Advocate April 2012