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Lafaurie Peyraguey 1997
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The Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 1997, Premier Cru de Sauternes, comes from the gravels of Bommes. This sweet wine, a blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle, offers notes of honey and apricot. The palate is luscious and fresh. Ideal with foie gras or desserts, and can be enjoyed until 2040.
A historic estate rooted in the gravelly hillsides of Bommes, where Bordeaux tradition meets the exacting standards of a Premier Cru Classé.
- Terroir: Gravelly soils of the Sauternes appellation, conducive to mineral expression and the concentration of grapes under the effect of noble rot.
- Vinification: A precise blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle, patiently aged to reveal an elegant sweetness and a lively tension.
Tasting notes for Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey Lafaurie Peyraguey 1997
To the eye: A golden robe with amber reflections, dense and silky, betraying an accomplished maturity and a luscious texture.
On the nose: Aromas of acacia honey, candied apricots and orange marmalade, lifted by a touch of beeswax and a subtle chalky salinity.
On the palate: A rich and velvety attack, balanced by a precise acidity that brings freshness and tension, while a discreet minerality extends the finish into a delicate length.
Serve at 8–10°C in a Bordeaux-style white wine glass to fully appreciate its complexity.
Vintage 1997
A vintage marked by the optimal maturity of the grapes, offering a perfect balance between fruity sweetness and tangy vivacity.
- Ageing potential: To be enjoyed until 2040, stored under ideal conditions (stable temperature, away from light).
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