2014 de Fargues
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The 2014 Château de Fargues has a very pure nose with wild honey, vanilla pod, crème brûlée and a touch of rose water. The palate is well-balanced. A keen thread of acidity matches its impressive purity. Strict and focused, the finish has a lovely tang of marmalade. This is a beautiful Sauternes in the making. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting.
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Tim Atkin MW
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Tasted blind. Mid gold. Intense aroma of bitter orange and almond paste. Deep and inviting on the nose. Deep and bitterly fresh on the palate. Intense, sweet but fresh on the finish. Both broad and long. (JH)
The 2014 de Fargues has a well-defined bouquet with enticing scents of yellow flowers, dried honey and light quince aromas. The palate is well balanced, very pure with a fine bead of acidity. It is not a concentrated Sauternes but you have to adore the lightly spiced persistent and mellifluous finish. Classy. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.
Tasted blind. Round and gorgeous. Pretty smart even though there is a little bit of heat on the end. Fresh and glorious. (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.