| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Sauternes and Barsac |
| Colour | Sweet White |
| Type | Still |
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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.
Wow. This is really beautiful, with loads of ripe, spicy and sweet fruit, bright acidity and a long, spicy finish. Impressive richness. Very, very long. Very classy. 92-95
Honeyed gold. Low-key nose. Hazelnuts and very, very ripe on the palate. Only just enough acidity but great undertow. Golden syrup and already delightful to drink. Maybe not a very long term wine but it should certainly give pleasure
Ever since Fargues came into these tastings several years ago, it has clearly shown it can hold its own among the premiers crus. This year it was tasted among the top second growths and was the first wine at that point of the tastings showing a real honeyed richness, but also freshness, complexity and great length and elan. 4 stars.
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.
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.
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
