Chateau de Fargues
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Sauternes Lur Saluces A.O.C. 2013 - Chateau de Fargues 2013
Format: 75 cl
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Technical information
Producer
|
Chateau de Fargues |
Name
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Sauternes A.O.C. |
Variety
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80% Sémillon, 20% Sauvignon Blanc |
Vintage
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2013 |
Gradation
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13.5% |
Format
|
75 cl |
 Aromatic profile |
Honey, apricot, candied fruit, vanilla |
Vinification method
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Withering and partial fermentation with noble rot |
Region
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Bordeaux |
Production area
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Sauternes |
Country
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France |
Type
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Natural sweet wine |
Aging
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12-18 months |
Type of cask
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French oak barrels |
 Color |
Intense golden yellow |
Serving temperature
|
8-10°C |
Recommended consumption
|
Immediately or within 10-15 years |
Pairing
|
Foie gras, blue cheeses, fruit-based desserts |
The Sauternes Lur Saluces A.O.C. 2013, produced by the illustrious Chateau de Fargues, represents an extraordinary example of sweet wine from the Bordeaux region. The 2013 vintage stands out for its elegance and exceptional balance, the result of carefully selected harvest and favorable weather that year.
The grapes, mostly Sémillon with a small percentage of Sauvignon Blanc, are left to wither on the vine to allow the development of "Botrytis cinerea," a noble fungus that promotes a unique concentration of sugars and flavors. This process, known as "noble rot," is crucial for the production of a high-quality Sauternes.
On the nose, the Sauternes Lur Saluces 2013 offers a complex and seductive bouquet. You will notice aromas of ripe apricot, acacia honey, and subtle nuances of candied citrus. On the palate, the sweetness is perfectly balanced by the acidity, which provides freshness and ensures a long aromatic persistence. The flavors are rich and layered, with echoes of tropical fruit, honey, and vanilla, also deriving from aging in barriques.
Ideal as a meditation wine, it pairs beautifully with foie gras, blue cheeses such as Roquefort, or fruit-based desserts. This Sauternes is also an excellent candidate for aging, able to evolve magnificently in the cellar for many more years.
Each bottle of Sauternes Lur Saluces 2013 expresses the unique terroir and winemaking mastery of Chateau de Fargues, making it a prized choice for every cellar of refined collectors and enthusiasts of top-quality sweet wines.
The grapes, mostly Sémillon with a small percentage of Sauvignon Blanc, are left to wither on the vine to allow the development of "Botrytis cinerea," a noble fungus that promotes a unique concentration of sugars and flavors. This process, known as "noble rot," is crucial for the production of a high-quality Sauternes.
On the nose, the Sauternes Lur Saluces 2013 offers a complex and seductive bouquet. You will notice aromas of ripe apricot, acacia honey, and subtle nuances of candied citrus. On the palate, the sweetness is perfectly balanced by the acidity, which provides freshness and ensures a long aromatic persistence. The flavors are rich and layered, with echoes of tropical fruit, honey, and vanilla, also deriving from aging in barriques.
Ideal as a meditation wine, it pairs beautifully with foie gras, blue cheeses such as Roquefort, or fruit-based desserts. This Sauternes is also an excellent candidate for aging, able to evolve magnificently in the cellar for many more years.
Each bottle of Sauternes Lur Saluces 2013 expresses the unique terroir and winemaking mastery of Chateau de Fargues, making it a prized choice for every cellar of refined collectors and enthusiasts of top-quality sweet wines.
The winery
Château de Fargues – Winery in Sauternes (Bordeaux)
Discover the story and wines of Château de Fargues.
Historic estate in the Sauternais (Bordeaux), known for a Sauternes produced exclusively as a sweet wine from botrytized grapes; owned by the de Lur Saluces family with a long historical continuity.
Region:
Sauternes (Bordeaux)
Country:
France
Grapes:
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Historic estate of the de Lur Saluces family.
Single-wine production: Château de Fargues as a Sauternes without a 'second wine'.
Vineyard in production covering approximately 25 hectares, with grapes predominantly Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.
Declared average production of around 15,000–20,000 bottles, with operational estimates of approximately 18,000 bottles in recent vintages.
The winery is characterized by a strong focus on tradition, grape selection and aging in wooden barrels.
Winery history
The estate has been part of the local history for centuries and is linked to the de Lur Saluces family; according to the official website the property entered the family in the 15th century and the first vintage bottled under the Château de Fargues label dates from the 20th century. Over the course of the 20th century the family gradually developed Sauternes viticulture on the estate’s lower-lying land and, after Alexandre de Lur Saluces’ tenure, management continued with a renovation of the vineyard and facilities.
Production philosophy
Production focused on quality and selection: late harvests carried out to pick grapes affected by "pourriture noble", careful vinification in oak and low yields to enhance concentration and longevity. The winery favors a traditional approach aimed at showcasing the terroir and the expressiveness of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in the Sauternes appellation, in the Gironde department, the estate is set on a rise that benefits from a microclimate conducive to the development of 'pourriture noble' thanks to its proximity to watercourses and the Landes forest.
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