Sauternes - Lur Saluces - 2005 - Château de Fargues - 0,75L

A great Sauternes from the Lur Saluces family, combining richness, balance and exceptional ageing potential.

📋 Characteristics

• Type: Sweet white wine
• Appellation: AOP Sauternes
• Producer: Château de Fargues – Famille de Lur Saluces
• Vintage: 2005
• Grape Variety: Predominantly Sémillon, with Sauvignon Blanc
• Region: Bordeaux, France
• Bottle Size: 75 cl
• Alcohol: 13.5%

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep gold with amber highlights, bright and dense
• Nose: Rich and complex, with aromas of candied apricot and mango, caramelised citrus, honey, gingerbread, vanilla and noble botrytis
• Palate: Generous, velvety and perfectly balanced, with a sumptuous liqueur lifted by fresh acidity. Exotic fruits, honey and sweet spices unfold on a powerful, elegant structure
• Finish: Very long, smooth and fresh, with precise aromas and remarkable persistence

🍴 Food Pairings

Ideal with
• 🧀 Roquefort, Bleu d’Auvergne
• 🌶 Peking duck, sweet-and-sour shrimp
• 🍰 Tarte Tatin, almond financier, roasted apricots

🫗 Serving Advice

• Serving temperature: 10–12°C
• Decanting: A few minutes before serving

🗓 Cellaring Potential

• Drink now or cellar for 30+ years

🏰 About the Domaine

Once a monastic estate, Château de Fargues has been owned by the Lur Saluces family since 1472. Closely linked to Château d’Yquem, it produces only one wine, in great vintages only. With extremely low yields, meticulous vinification and long ageing in oak, Fargues represents the highest standards of Sauternes winemaking.