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Key figures
- Grape variety: Sémillon
- Vintage: 2016
- Sweetness: Noble sweet
- Alcohol content: 12.5 % vol.
- Bottle size: 750 ml
- Allergens: Sulfites
- Country of origin: France
- Region of origin: Bordeaux, Sauternes
Description
The Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 2016 originates from one of the most renowned sites in Sauternes and ranks among Bordeaux's great sweet wines. As a Premier Cru Classé from the famous 1855 classification, this traditional winery has stood for centuries for noble sweet wines of exceptional precision, depth, and longevity. The unique climatic conditions around Sauternes allow for the development of noble rot, thus creating the foundation for wines of impressive concentration and complexity.
The 2016 vintage presents itself as rich, multifaceted, and at the same time remarkably elegant. Its natural sweetness is underpinned by a lively freshness, creating an exceptional balance and lightness. Rather than focusing on pure opulence or heaviness, this Sauternes emphasizes finesse, tension, and a clear expression of its origin. It is precisely this combination of depth, freshness, and aristocratic elegance that makes it a particularly impressive representative of its appellation.
The vinification is carried out with the utmost care, supporting the wine's complexity without compromising its precision. This results in a sweet wine with exceptional depth, a fine texture, and a long, multi-layered finish. The Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 2016 embodies the timeless grandeur of great Sauternes wines and possesses the potential to develop further over decades.
This is what to expect when drinking
fresh pineapple, lemon balm, blossom honey and tropical fruits
creamy, fresh, fluffy texture with vibrant acidity and a long finish
Pairs with foie gras, blue cheese, fruit tarts, and spicy Thai cuisine
