Chateau de Fargues 2007

The de Fargues 2007 delivers 13.9% alcohol and 134 grams of residual sugar. Picking commenced on September 11, with slow botrytis formation and recommenced October 2–24, the picking able to be conducted at a relatively leisurely pace. It has a very typical de Fargues nose that is initially mute, but it opens to reveal a slightly spirituous bouquet with clear honey, pressed flowers, almond, and a distant scent of the sea. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins and outstanding delineation. It is utterly harmonious with a thrilling, edgy finish that expresses the terroir with great clarity. There is an effervescent quality that really takes the 2007 to another level, while the marmalade and white pepper finish is powerful and leaves a lasting impression. This is a fabulous 2007, one of the wines of the vintage. Tasted April 2013.

Rich and caressing, with gorgeous toasted coconut, dried orange, ginger cream and mango flavors that all glide through the lush finish, where macadamia nut and papaya notes fill in the remaining space. Offers plenty of depth for the cellar, too. Gorgeous. Drink now through 2037. 1,750 cases made.

Very complex and heady on the nose. A step up from most. Even the glass feels heavy. This is a really good Sauternes in the traditional mould. Great stuff! Mass above subtlety perhaps but all the better for it! Great energy. Lots to get your teeth into. Still a bit astringent but there is so much energy here... Pear juice. (JR)

The 2007 Château de Fargues has a floral bouquet with clear honey, quince and saffron scents, initially timid yet blossoming with aeration. The palate is very well balanced, quite viscous and lightly spiced with decent acidity and hints of stem ginger towards the finish. Superb. Tasted at the 2007 horizontal in Sauternes.

Rich, lively and gushing with sweet, honey-coated tropical fruits, flowers, spice and vanilla custard, the wine is long, sweet, mouth-filling and fresh. If the wine fills out as it matures—and it just might—it should easily gain another point or two. This is a really nice style of Sauternes.

Medium yellow. Sublime, delicate bouquet, perfumed botrytis, plenty of ripe, stewed yellow fruits, greengages, apricots and white nectarines. On the palate, complex and perfectly structured, with wonderful breed within a rich body, extremely long finish, ranking among the greatest Sauternes, very close to the top score.

Medium yellow. Sublime, delicate bouquet with perfumed botrytis; plenty of ripe, cooked yellow fruits, greengages, apricots, and white nectarines. On the palate it’s complex, perfectly structured, with wonderful breed within a rich body that carries the wine into every corner of the mouth; an extremely long finish, among the very greatest and very close to the top score.

Mineral, fresh, dense bouquet with fig, honey and grapefruit. Dense, velvety, full, opulent, creamy palate with a tight structure, pronounced sweetness, good acidity and concentrated aromatics. Very long, full finish. 19/20 2016 - 2035

A renowned vintage in Sauternes, showcasing why this vintage of Fargues is so sought after. Burnt caramel, saffron, cumin, spiced almonds, candied ginger, gunsmoke — this dances across the palate and stretches into a long, bittersweet finish, endlessly spinning a new conversation. Intense and concentrated at 15 years old yet rising vertically through the palate, effortlessly impressive. Harvested September 11 through October 12, six passes through the vines. Needs a long decant to open up. François Amirault, winemaker.

Medium yellow-gold in color, the 2007 de Fargues opens with notes of brown sugar and toffee over a core of apple butter and dried persimmons with hints of quince paste and stewed tea. The palate carries loads of complex layers of flavor and a lively line of freshness, finishing on a lingering honey-nut note.

Chiselled, pure and subtle, Fargues 2007 is a beautifully balanced, slender wine that opens up deliciously with air. In a very classic style, it will appeal to lovers of elegance.

What intensity, diversity, and fruit in this bouquet. Inviting notes of apricots, peaches, and currants complemented by caramel aromas. Dense and deep on the palate, the wine shines with its harmony, creating an exceptional symbiosis between sweetness and acidity. An elegant bitterness supports and amplifies the aromatic expression on the finish and extends the length. An exceptional wine.

Logo on the cork: AL Coppery color. Intense, delicate, subtle, and complex nose. This time no hint of saffron. Rather passion fruit, spices, vanilla. The palate is airy from start to finish. Oh my, it goes down by itself! Very long finish.