Vintage Description Pack Size Case Duty Stock Price
Vintage 1998 de Fargues, Sauternes Pack Size 12 x 75cl Case OWC Duty IB Stock 3 Price £420.00 £457.20 £548.64

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Tasting Notes

95
Inside Bordeaux Jane Anson - 20 Apr 22
Juice and rich fruit is more apparent in the 1998 than it was in the 1996, with waves of apricot and nectarine to sink into, spliced by a knife edge of crisp, clean zest that elevates Fargues above most others in the appellation. Grilled toffee also, but more a memory of sweetness than sweetness itself, tarte tatin and white pear. Five weeks of harvest from September 22 through to October 28. François Amirault winemaker.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2034
94
Robert Parker Wine Advocate Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 31 May 18
Pale to medium gold in color, the 1998 de Fargues simply sings of honeyed apricots, lemon curd and orange marmalade with touches of fungi, candle wax and candied ginger. The palate gives wonderful balance and depth, with very rich fruit and a racy line giving way to a long, layered finish. Yum!
Drinking Date: 2018 - 2035
17.5
Jancis Robinson Jancis Robinson - 06 May 16
Harvested 22-30 September for fresh pickings and 17-28 October for richer pickings.Dark greenish gold. Rich but appetising barley-sugar nose. Kumquat fruit with a fresh bitterness on the end. Super-fresh. Bit of chewiness still. Only medium sweet. Very lively and vital. Medium bodied. And long and vibrant. (JR)
Drinking Date: 2012 - 2032
Sauternes Fine Wine

Sauternes

Sauternes, a renowned Bordeaux appellation in the Graves region, is famous for its luxurious sweet white wines made from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). This fungus concentrates sugars, creating wines with rich sweetness balanced by vibrant acidity. Sauternes wines feature complex aromas and flavours of apricot, honey, peach, citrus, and vanilla, with excellent ageing potential. Top producers include Château d'Yquem, Château Rieussec, Château Suduiraut, and Château Coutet.