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Lafaurie Peyraguey Half 2003
HED91834
37.5 cl
13.5%
£30.00
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Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey is a prestigious winery located in the Sauternes region of Bordeaux. The estate is classified as a Premier Cru Classé in the official Bordeaux Wine Classification of 1855, which reflects its historical reputation for producing high-quality wines. Lafaurie-Peyraguey is renowned for its production of sweet, dessert-style wines made primarily from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes. 2003 was a particularly hot and dry year in Bordeaux, which led to some challenges in the vineyards. However, the Sauternes region, including Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey, managed to produce some excellent sweet wines in 2003 due to the botrytis cinerea fungus developing earlier than usual, concentrating the sugars and flavours in the grapes.
93 Robert Parker
The 2003 has a deep amber/golden color. The nose is typical of the 2003 Sauternes with marmalade, orange peel, peach skin, touches of sea spray developing with time. There is good vigor and the aromatics are very open. The palate is well balanced with a fine line of acidity considering the vintage. quince, mandarin, Chinese five spice and bitter orange towards the finish. This is one of the best 2003 Sauternes out there. - Neal Martin
93 Vinous
The 2003 Lafaurie-Peyraguey has demonstrated some bottle variation in the past, although this example was positive. Deeper in color than many recent vintages, it has a gorgeous, expressive bouquet with scents of manuka honey, acacia, marmalade and subtle marine-like aromas that should be applauded for their precision given the growing season. The palate is medium-bodied and unctuous in texture, well balanced and poised, with quince and mandarin vying for attention toward the finish. A residue of spice lingers on the aftertaste. Excellent. Tasted from an ex-château bottle at home. Neal Martin1st August 2019
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