Wow. Unbelievable. Loads of lush spice and honey, with syrupy aromas. Full-bodied and superthick, with masses of fruit and a long, long finish. I have to buy some of this! Score range: 95-100
Drinking Window: 2007 - 2027
Encore d'un bloc, Lafaurie-Peyraguey apparaît d'une dimension gigantesque, avec une liqueur d'une richesse et d'une plénitude incroyable. C'est un grand sauternes de grande année, monumental, d'un équilibre plus riche et moins vivace que les barsacs par exemple. Il entrera dans le panthéon de ceux qui auront la chance de le goûter, s'ils ont le courage de l'attendre comme il le mérite !
Drinking Window: 2007 - 2027
Review Date: 1st January 2002
(-) Pale yellow-gold. Superripe aromas of apricot, quince, marzipan and rose oil, along with vanillin oak. Dense and very sweet but light on its feet. At once salty and tactile and utterly smooth and seamless. Very long, slow-building finish features a superripe marzipan note and a whiplash of fruit.
Drinking Window: 2007 - 2027
Review Date: 1st July 2003
The 2001 Lafaurie-Peyraguey has a very refined, elegant bouquet that demonstates more mineralite than the previous vintages: great tension here with marmalade, quince and dried honey scents. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous opening. The acidity is nicely judged with touches of spice and nutmeg, although the finish is quite linear and does not quite deliver the panache of its peers. Still, this is drinking extremely well now and should continue to give pleasure over the next decade or so.
Drinking Window: 2014 - 2035
Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
Review Date: 30th December 2014
- Details
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- Year 2001
- Colour White
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- Sub Region Sauternes
- Designation
- Classification
- Pack Size 6x150cl
- ABV 13.5°
- Drinking Window 2014 - 2035
- Drinking Recommendation Drinking Now, will improve
- LWIN 101712220010601500
- Reviews (4)
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95-100 Wine Spectator
Wow. Unbelievable. Loads of lush spice and honey, with syrupy aromas. Full-bodied and superthick, with masses of fruit and a long, long finish. I have to buy some of this! Score range: 95-100
Drinking Window: 2007 - 2027
95 LaRVFEncore d'un bloc, Lafaurie-Peyraguey apparaît d'une dimension gigantesque, avec une liqueur d'une richesse et d'une plénitude incroyable. C'est un grand sauternes de grande année, monumental, d'un équilibre plus riche et moins vivace que les barsacs par exemple. Il entrera dans le panthéon de ceux qui auront la chance de le goûter, s'ils ont le courage de l'attendre comme il le mérite !
Drinking Window: 2007 - 2027
Review Date: 1st January 2002
91-94 Stephen Tanzer - Vinous(-) Pale yellow-gold. Superripe aromas of apricot, quince, marzipan and rose oil, along with vanillin oak. Dense and very sweet but light on its feet. At once salty and tactile and utterly smooth and seamless. Very long, slow-building finish features a superripe marzipan note and a whiplash of fruit.
Drinking Window: 2007 - 2027
Review Date: 1st July 2003
92 Wine AdvocateThe 2001 Lafaurie-Peyraguey has a very refined, elegant bouquet that demonstates more mineralite than the previous vintages: great tension here with marmalade, quince and dried honey scents. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous opening. The acidity is nicely judged with touches of spice and nutmeg, although the finish is quite linear and does not quite deliver the panache of its peers. Still, this is drinking extremely well now and should continue to give pleasure over the next decade or so.
Drinking Window: 2014 - 2035
Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
Review Date: 30th December 2014
- Producer
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Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey boasts a strikingly beautiful 13th century fortress. This estate has had numerous great wines since the 1980s, impressive even in lesser vintages. In 2014 it was bought by Silvio Denz, bringing a no-expense-spared attitude. The future is bright for this already popular Sauternes.
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