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De Fargues 2007
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Tasted single blind against its peers. The de Fargues 2007 is a tease, comparatively light on the nose at first, offering tempting scents of pressed white flowers, yellow plums and custard cremes. The palate is medium-bodied with a lovely viscous texture and fine acidity with hints of ginger and barley sugar towards the Barsac-like finish. Watch this blossom over the next decade. Tasted January 2011.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2007 de Fargues is just a little smudged at first on the nose, so putting it aside for 10-15 minutes, it soon gains more clarity and develops engaging aromas of clear honey, barley sugar, a touch of quince and pear, in many ways more Barsac in style than Sauternes. The palate is beautifully balanced on the entry with touches of lemon curd, barley sugar, pear, apple-blossom and ginger, the finish more persistent than it showed at primeur, lingering like a temptress with illicit intentions.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
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 ale to be conducted at a relatively leisurely pace. It has a very typical de Fargues nose that has lost its tongue at first, but it opens up 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.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
This de Fargues is endowed with a rich honeyed, slightly buttery nose with touches of apple-blossom and white peach. Good definition. The palate is very well-balanced, great precision with hints of wild honey, crème brulee, white peach and apricots leading towards more peach flavours towards the finish. Good acidity and tension towards the finish. Good if not exceptional length. This is a great de Fargues. Drink 2012-2045. Tasted April 2008.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
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.
Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer
Medium yellow-gold. Sexy, rot-enobled aromas of orange, pineapple, coconut and honey. Lush, high-toned and superconcentrated, with apricot, honey and barley sugar flavors framed by racy acidity. Finishes smooth and fresh, with a strong flavor of pineapple.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
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.
