Appellations

Fargues 2023

Sauternes/Barsac

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Tasting Notes

The 2023 de Fargues is shockingly young, deep and powerful. I am especially drawn to the wine's textural presence and overall intensity, as the aromatics are rather reticent. The 2023 is embryonic and not totally put together. Even so, I find it super intriguing. Orange marmalade, ripe pear and exotic floral notes abound.

Score: 94 - 96 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2030-2043 Date: 30 April 2024

The 2023 Château de Fargues was picked over two tries through the vineyard between October 2 and 12. That represents an extremely quick harvest, as there was concern that there would be too much richness that would make it difficult for the yeasts to do their job. The 2023 has a fragrant bouquet that delivers the intensity that de Fargues always brings to the table: copious marmalade, quince and dried honey aromas with just a hint of melted candle wax. The palate is very well balanced, its impressive weight matched by tension in the mouth. This is not the most persistent de Fargues in recent years, but there is a lovely spicy aftertaste. It will broaden with bottle age. Excellent.

Score: 95 - 97 Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2028-2060 Date: 29 April 2024

A full-bodied Sauternes with dried-pineapple, honey, spice and caramel character. Tarte tatin. Very sweet and intense in a classic, traditional Sauternes way.

Score: 95 - 96 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 24 April 2024