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Chateau De Fargues Sauternes 2016 750ml

size
750ml
country
France
region
Bordeaux
appellation
Sauternes
4 Ratings
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WA
97
WS
97
DC
96
VM
96
Additional vintages
2016 2015 2014 2013 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2003 2002 1999
WA
97
Rated 97 by Wine Advocate
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. 95-97 ... More details
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Chateau De Fargues Sauternes 2016 750ml

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Professional Ratings
WA
97
WS
97
DC
96
VM
96
WA
97
Rated 97 by Wine Advocate
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. 95-97
WS
97
Rated 97 by Wine Spectator
A stunner, with a seamless display of papaya, mango, coconut and green tea flavors tightly framed by singed hazelnut, green plum, jasmine and acacia notes. The long finish resonates with richness and purity, sailing on nearly endlessly due to the subtle tension rippling throughout. Will age glacially. Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Best from 2022 through 2050. 1,833 cases made.
DC
96
Rated 96 by Decanter
A true success in a challenging vintage, this glides above so much of Sauternes in a different register of elegance and tension. It is a little richer than in my favourite vintages of de Fargues, but this is a gourmet wine at the top of its game. Freshly cut lemon slices, orange blossom and white truffle.
VM
96
Rated 96 by Vinous Media
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!
Product Details
size
750ml
country
France
region
Bordeaux
appellation
Sauternes
Additional vintages
2016 2015 2014 2013 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2003 2002 1999
Overview
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. 95-97
barrel

Region: Bordeaux

The Bordeaux region of France is possibly the most famous and widely respected wine region in the world. Known primarily for its exceptional blended red wines, made most commonly with Cabernet Sauvigon, Merlot and Petit Verdot grape varietals, it also produces superb dry white wines (both blended and single variety), alongside the highly esteemed sweet wines of Sauternes. All of these wine types use a careful mix of traditional wine-making methods alongside modern techniques, as well as more experimental and unorthodox practices such as turning their grapes over to the noble rot which intensifies the flavors in the sweet wines. Bordeaux benefits greatly from its position amongst wide river basins, and the cooling Atlantic breezes which blow across the rolling vineyards which cover this region.
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Country: France

Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.
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Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.