Château de Fargues Sauternes (Lur Saluces)

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Château de Fargues

Château de Fargues Sauternes (Lur Saluces)

Name: Château de Fargues Sauternes (Lur Saluces)
Brand: Château de Fargues
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.5 (0 reviews)

France, Bordeaux

White dessert wine

4.5

Expert Rating

4.5

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Château de Fargues Sauternes (Lur Saluces) is a highly regarded sweet wine producer located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France. The vineyard features a unique terroir with a mix of gravel, clay, and limestone soils, which contribute to the wine's complexity and depth. The winemaking process involves hand-harvesting the grapes and fermenting them in oak barrels, resulting in a rich and luscious wine with notes of honey, apricot, and candied fruit. The wine is known for its balance of sweetness and acidity, making it a perfect pairing for foie gras, blue cheese, or desserts.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Château de Fargues Sauternes (Lur Saluces) is a stunningly sweet and complex dessert wine.On the nose, aromas of apricot, honey, and citrus blossom waft out of the glass. The palate is rich and luscious, with flavors of candied citrus, orange marmalade, and a hint of almond. The finish is long, balanced, and refreshing, with a lingering essence of honey and spice. The perfect accompaniment to a creamy dessert or a special occasion.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

DRINKING WINDOW

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Sweetness:

Luscious

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

No/Low

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

ORIGINS

Winery: Château de Fargues

Region: Bordeaux

Bordeaux is a renowned French wine region located in the southwest of the country, along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious wine regions, renowned for its high-quality wines and centuries-old winemaking tradition. The history of winemaking in Bordeaux dates back to the 8th century, when the region was first planted with vines. Over the centuries, the region has become renowned for its high-quality wines, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.5

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