Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey Sauternes 2003
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2003
Size
750ML
Features
Collectible
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Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2006 - #6!
A blend of 90% Semillon, 8% Sauvignon Blanc, and 2% Muscadelle. Semillon brings structure, body and aging potential to the wine. Sauvignon Blanc adds aromatic freshness and liveliness, especially in the wine's youth. The Muscadelle, difficult to grow and only used in a small proportion, contributes to the wine's aromatic complexity.
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Very, very intense aromas of dried apricot and lemon. Honey, syrup and Golden Delicious. Full-bodied, viscous and very sweet. Pour it on pancakes. Love it. And drink it. Who can wait? Best after 2010. 6,250 cases made.
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In the heart of the Sauternes country, Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey has a striking appearance, rising out of this gently rolling countryside. The walls surrounding it give it a Hispano-Byzantine look. Its XIIIth century gateway and castle towers, along with the main building rebuilt in the XVIIth century, are tangible proof of its age. Mr Lafaurie purchased it during the Revolution, in 1794, and his outstanding knowledge of things of the earth brought the vineyard immediate renown, which was carried on by Mr D. Cordier who became owner in 1917. It is rightly described as having the extravagance of perfection.
JHAPEYRAGUEY_2003 Item# 89238