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2010 Château De Fargues

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August 6, 2023 - $76

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RATINGS

96The Wine Advocate

...super-intense green mango, lemon Meringue pie and baked pineapple notes with underlying hints of toasted almonds, clover honey, coriander seed and allspice plus a waft of beeswax. Full-bodied and concentrated, with wicked backbone of acid, the densely packed, multi-layered palate delivers layer upon layer of electrically charged citrus and tropical fruit notes, finishing very long with loads of savory nuances.

96Vinous / IWC

...attractive bouquet with scents of honey, saffron, crème brûlée and marzipan, blossoming from the glass...palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. This is a class act: very harmonious and poised, a judicious dash of spice with a very harmonious and persistent finish. Superb.

95Wine Spectator

Offers a gorgeously exotic feel, with lush peach, apricot, creamed pineapple, coconut and heather notes all seamlessly layered and backed by additional glazed pear and persimmon flavors. Gentle accents of warm brioche and almond frame the various elements, while the finish flaunts power and length.

18Jancis Robinson

Both nutty and slightly floral, herbal too. Almond paste and bitter orange but masses of freshness on the finish. Great intensity and terrific acidity. Very very long.

REGION

France, Bordeaux, Sauternes

Sauternes makes the world’s most famous dessert wines. Though the appellation lies within the Graves region of Bordeaux’s left bank, the appellation makes only sweet wines from white grapes, primarily Semillon sometimes blended with small amounts of Muscadelle. The five communes within Sauternes are Barsac, Bommes, Fargues, Preignac and Sauternes. Barsac also has its own appellation and, typically, Barsac wines are slightly drier and lighter than other Sauternes. Sauternes are made when weather conditions result in a mold called Botrytis cinerea developing on the grapes, which causes them to become especially sweet. Sauternes are not produced every vintage, so successful vintages become especially collectible. Sauternes estates were classified in 1855, and Château d’Yquem, the appellation’s most prestigious estate, was ranked in a class by itself as a Premier Grand Cru. Château d’Yquem wines are among the most prized wines in the world.