| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Sauternes and Barsac |
| Colour | Sweet White |
| Type | Still |
The 2009 Lafaurie-Peyraguey is closed on the nose compared to the 2009 Climens: light lanolin and dried honey scents, but I would like to see more vigour. The palate is viscous on the entry with what seems like slightly more residual sugar than its peers, but it feels fat and generous on the finish with a spicy aftertaste that is very appealing. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 2009 Bordeaux tasting. 2019 - 2045
Focused and very clean, with apple pie and crème brûlée aromas. Full-bodied and medium sweet, with a fruity finish. A little one-dimensional.
The pale to medium gold colored 2009 Lafaurie-Peyraguey features candied citrus and dried tropical fruits with crème brûlée and chamomile notes with a waft of honey. The palate is fresh, youthful and zippy, finishing with loads of tropical layers. 2019 - 2035
Quite deep gold. Looks very fat. Not very much nose, and sheer weight is its strong point. A bit chewy. This should give pleasure but it's not one of the most subtle. Raw pear juice. Bit of a boxer. Though with good acidity. Date tasted 29th March 2010. Drink 2018-2030.
Soft and sweet. Very easy and simple, can't fault it; I am sure more interesting flavours will develop with some ageing. On current showing enjoyable but maybe lacking some of the complexity found elsewhere.
The nose is packed with rich fleshly ripe fruit all overlaid with attractive floral fragrances. Peach and apricot intermingle with candied orange and lemon peel giving lots of complexity. The sensuous richness is balanced by freshness and towards the back the nutty spice of Noble Rot excites. Drink 2020-2055.
Slightly more golden-like colour than others, but keeping green undertones, absolutely glorious from the beginning to the end, great future!
I recall that in barrel, this wine was difficult to assess due to the SO2 present and even tasting it blind in bottle, I pick up on that sulphur. I sincerely hope that this will clear away with time because what is on the palate seems so promising. It is laden with luscious honeyed fruit, orange zest and mandarin, minerals and barley sugar. There is a wonderful viscous texture that remains precise, well-balanced and composed until the very end. I have to insert a question mark due to the sulphur issue, but I recommend either laying the bottle down for several years or affording it 12-24 hours decanting.
There is some SO2 masking the nose here, which is difficult to assess. However, the palate is well balanced with fine minerality, bright citrus fruit, orange zest, a touch of white peach and apricot, good tension towards the finish with a dash of lemongrass on the aftertaste. There is very good weight and botrytis on this Lafaurie Peyraguey that linger seductively.
