Sauternes 2007

Provenance

Single-Owner Private Collection

Critics Ratings

"Very complex and heady on the nose. A step up from most. Even the glass feels heavy. This is a really good Sauternes in the traditional mould. Great stuff! Mass above subtlety perhaps but tant mieux! Great energy. Lots to get your teeth into. Still a bit astringent but there is so much energy here. Pear juice." - Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, 18/20 (Oct 2009)

"The de Fargues 2007 delivers 13.9% alcohol and 134 grams of residual sugar. Picking commenced on September 11, with slow botrytis formation and recommenced October 2-24, the picking able to be conducted at a relatively leisurely pace. It has a very typical de Fargues nose that has lost its tongue at first, but it opens up to reveal a slightly spirituous bouquet with clear honey, pressed flowers, almond and a distant scent of the sea. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins and outstanding delineation. It is utterly harmonious with a thrilling, edgy finish that expresses the terroir with great clarity. There is an effervescent quality that really takes the 2007 to another level, while the marmalade and white pepper finish is powerful and leaves a lasting impression. This is a fabulous 2007, one of the wines of the vintage." - Neal Martin, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 97/100 (Jun 2013)