Classification | Cru Classe |
Type | Sweet |
Brand | Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey |
Vintage | 2003 |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux, Sauternes |
Grape | Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon |
Volume | 0,375 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Drinkable | -2034 |
Stock | 0 |
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.
Very, very intense aromas of dried apricot and lemon. Honey, syrup and Golden Delicious. Full-bodied, viscous and very sweet. Pour it on pancakes. Love it. And drink it.
Rather muted nose, but with a very good botrytis component. Relatively light, but definitely racy with really good acidity. Some green notes. (JR)