The Chateau Lafaurie Peyraguey 2001 is a truly exceptional wine from Bordeaux, France. Crafted by the renowned Chateau Lilian Ladouys, this vintage showcases the best of the region's terroir and winemaking expertise. Upon pouring, the wine reveals a deep amber hue, reminiscent of golden honey. On the nose, rich aromas of dried apricots, candied orange peel, and honeycomb entice the senses. On the palate, the wine is luscious and full-bodied, with layers of dried fruits, toasted almonds, and a touch of exotic spices. The finish is long and lingering, leaving a delightful sweetness on the tongue. This wine is a true representation of the classic Sauternes style, with its balance of sweetness and acidity. Enjoy now or cellar for further development. Pair with foie gras, blue cheese, or a fruit-based dessert for a truly indulgent experience.
Critic Reviews
96 POINTS
James Suckling
Wow. This has a seamless texture and wonderful depth of fruit with dried pineapple, pear and hints of honey. Full body, very sweet and dense. Superb. Sliced white truffles. Fantastic.
95 POINTS
Wine Spectator
Exotic and ripe with loads of tropical fruit and sweet fruit. Full-bodied, spicy and very long. Sweet and loaded with botrytis. This is a young Sauternes built for aging. Best after 2010.
91 POINTS
Jane Anson - Decanter
Gentle tawny yellow in colour. The first one where I have a touch of volatile acidity. It's not overpowering, and as ever with Sauternes there is so much else going on that it quickly gets forgotten about amid the abundance of other aromatics but a second bottle (colder in temperature also) works better. On this one, the grated ginger character is beautifully invigorating alongside the lemon curd and caramelised apples richness. This has plenty to enjoy but it is not at the heights that Lafaurie-Peyraguey has reached over the past decade, and is a reminder that this estate today is part of the renewal of Sauternes.
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Tasting Notes
The Chateau Lafaurie Peyraguey 2001 is a truly exceptional wine from Bordeaux, France. Crafted by the renowned Chateau Lilian Ladouys, this vintage showcases the best of the region's terroir and winemaking expertise. Upon pouring, the wine reveals a deep amber hue, reminiscent of golden honey. On the nose, rich aromas of dried apricots, candied orange peel, and honeycomb entice the senses. On the palate, the wine is luscious and full-bodied, with layers of dried fruits, toasted almonds, and a touch of exotic spices. The finish is long and lingering, leaving a delightful sweetness on the tongue. This wine is a true representation of the classic Sauternes style, with its balance of sweetness and acidity. Enjoy now or cellar for further development. Pair with foie gras, blue cheese, or a fruit-based dessert for a truly indulgent experience.