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De Fargues 2015
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2015 Chateau de Fargues delivers 153 grams per liter of residual sugar at 13.8% alcohol. It has a complex bouquet with honey, marmalade and quince aromas that are beautifully defined, but will clearly take a few years to reach their full potential. The palate is very sensual on the entry, honeyed and lavish at the beginning, but retaining wonderful precision and persistence on the lightly spiced finish. This is a seriously good de Fargues that should age effortlessly over the next 30-40 years. As usual, this is one for the serious Sauternes-lovers who know that good things come to those that wait.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2015 Château de Fargues has a vibrant bouquet with wild honey, walnut and light marmalade scents, the crème brûlée element less evident in this tasting. The palate is just sublime, wonderfully balanced with quince and orange zest. It's very harmonious with a poised and tensile finish. This is just opening its account—a superb Sauternes. Tasted at the estate.
