Neal Martin (Vinous: 95)
The 2013 Lafaurie-Peyraguey disproves the claim that this derided vintage produced no great wines. It was picked from September 26 to October 25 through four tries, cropped at 11.6hl/ha, and matured in 65% new French oak. The residual sugar is 135g/L. This maiden vintage under Silvio Denz is a knockout and also the first bottle to be embossed with the Lalique-inspired glass design. Iridescent in color, the wine is blessed with an exquisite, open, generous bouquet of layered fresh mango, quince and peach. I am most impressed by the clarity and precision, given the intensity of this Sauternes. The palate follows through with vibrant wild honey, clementine and quince notes, all underpinned by razor-sharp acidity that counterbalances the unctuosity on the harmonious finish. So delicious you could broach bottles now, but surely it will age with style. The choice is yours.
Tasted on July 2019
在 Sauternes 的中心，Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 擁有在效外景致的鶴立雞群的震撼外觀，它的外牆給予了酒莊 Hispano-Byzantine 風格和外貌。它的13世紀閘門和城樓，還有在17世紀重建的主樓，都是代表它們歷史而又可觸及的證據。Lafaurie 先生於1794 年的革命年代買入此處，以他超越一般人的常識，他立時令酒莊的聲價十倍，其後獲得於 1917 年開始擁有酒莊的 D.Cordier 先生傳承下去，獲推崇為奢華的完美亮點。
產區保護條例：
AOC Sauternes(Premier Grand Cru Classé), Bordeaux
產地：
法國波爾多
種類：
甜酒
葡萄品種
Sémillon, Sauvignon, Muscadelle
釀造：
於幼細法國橡木桶，40% - 70% 新橡木桶，按不同年分調節。在空氣及濕度調節酒窖內，在17至23度間發酵，按不同批次發酵 18 至 30 天。
陳年：
按不同年分，於法國橡木桶內陳年 18 至 20 個月，40% 至 70% 新木桶
品酒筆記：
2013 年 (Robert Parker's rating: (92-94) points)：
Chateau Lafaurie Peyraguey 以礦物、柑橘為主導的香氣緊緊纏繞，從玻璃杯中浮現出橙花和杏子香氣。 口感平衡，入口甜美。 這酒有很好的濃厚度，令人滿意的回甘，完美地呈現香氣。 此酒是Sauternes地區中的黑馬，在2013年更顯特別。
In the heart of the Sauternes country, Château 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.
Appellation:
AOC Sauternes(Premier Grand Cru Classé), Bordeaux
Type:
Dessert Wine
Grape Varieties:
Sémillon, Sauvignon, Muscadelle
Vinification:
In fine-grained French oak barrels, with 40 - 70% new oak barrels each year depending on the vintage. Fermentation at between 17 and 23C in the air-conditioned, humidity-controlled winery, for 18 to 30 days depending on the batch.
Ageing:
In French oak barrels, with 40 to 70% new oak barrels depending on the vintage, for 18 to 20 days.
Tasting Notes:
2013 Vintage (Robert Parker's rating: (92-94) points):
The Chateau Lafaurie Peyraguey has a mineral-led, citrus-driven bouquet that is tightly wound at first - delicate touches of orange blossom and apricot emerging from the glass. The palate is well-balanced and attired with a mellifluous, spicy entry. There is certainly good weight and concentration here, the finish long and satisfying, perfectly controlled. This is always a dark horse Sauternes and in 2013 they have produced something a little bit special.
