Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey 2018

The Elegance of a Premier Grand Cru Classé from Sauternes

The Estate

First Cru Classé of Sauternes in 1855, the Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey is among the most prestigious names of the iconic sweet wine appellation located south of the Bordeaux region.

The Vineyard

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey benefits from an exceptional 36-hectare terroir within the Sauternes appellation.

The Vintage

The month of September 2018 was marked in Sauternes by significant drought, not conducive to the development of the famous Botrytis Cinerea, a condition sine qua non for the production of Sauternes wines. Fortunately, the alternation at the end of September of cool nights with sunny days initiated the first outbreaks of noble rot. Harvested in three passes, the botrytised grapes were collected between September 25 and October 29. This extended harvest window required a very precise selection of berries and the rigor of the Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey teams allowed the production of limited lots (production of 7hl/ha) but extremely qualitative.

Blend

Sémillon (95%) and sauvignon blanc (5%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 2018

Tasting

Nose
The 2018 vintage of this great Sauternes wine is characterized by a rich and very typical aromatic profile: roasted fruits, candied orange peel, apricot, apple compote... the indulgence of flavors is never heavy even if the acidity is lower than in the 2017 vintage.

Palate
Savory and precise, the palate seduces with its balance and aromatic richness. A great success of the vintage.