Marks and reviews
Description
The estate
Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey, the first Sauternes Grand Cru Classé in 1855, is one of the most prestigious names in the emblematic sweet wine appellation located in the south of the Bordeaux region. This very old wine estate, whose origins date back to the 12th century, has traversed the eras with brilliance and prestige. In addition to its famous sweet Sauternes wine, Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey demonstrates its great expertise with a great dry Bordeaux wine.
The vineyard
Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey has an exceptional terroir with a vineyard of 2.67 hectares dedicated to its Bordeaux Dry White wines. The vineyard, which is managed using sustainable agriculture, is composed of siliceous and gravelly soil.
Winemaking and ageing
Fermentation for 2 weeks in barrels, as well as ageing for 5 months.
Blend
Sauvignon Blanc (67%)
Sémillon (33%)
Tasting
This wine, with its crystal-clear pale colour, delights with its vivacity, its refreshing citrus and lemon notes and its great elegance.