Fargues 2013

Sauternes/Barsac

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Tasting Notes

Very spicy, with lots of dried peach, mango and apricot notes leading the way, backed by bold ginger and toasted almond. Layers and layers glide through the very unctuous finish. This is a deep, serious, mouthfilling wine in the making.

Score: 94 - 97 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 01 April 2014

Unctuous and full bodied with firm acidity and lifted flavours. Generous for 2013, with layered dried tropical fruit flavours and a long finish.

Score: 94 Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2020-2028 Date: 01 April 2014

The Chateau de Fargues has a gorgeous bouquet that is going to be wondrous after bottling, mineral-rich, tensile honeyed fruit that is less flamboyant than recent vintages and yet amazingly well-focused. The palate has a spicy tincture on the entry, laser-like precision, with a zesty, citrus-driven finish. This is a more delicate, understated Chateau de Fargues, but left alone in the glass over several minutes, it really begins to blossom and gain weight. This should be outstanding after bottling.

Score: 92 - 94 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 01 April 2014

Rich, sweet and indulgent. Slightly lacking in acidic bite on the palate, though. Plenty of flavour, but not quite enough refreshment. (16.5)

Score: 16 - 17 Jancis Robinson MW, Richard Hemming, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2015-2025 Date: 01 April 2014