De Fargues Sauternes 2010

Category:
 
Sweet Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
De Fargues
Label Name:
 
Sauternes
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Sauternes (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Sémillon (80%), Sauvignon Blanc (20%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 97 pts (noted for toasted coconut, ginger cream, long finish). Wine Advocate ~95–96 pts (pure honey, citrus, passion fruit; excellent focus). Vinous ~94 pts. Multiple top-tier reviews and long cellar potential

Tasting Note
Rich botrytized Sémillon with apricot, honey, candied citrus, mango, toasted coconut and warm brioche; vibrant citrus acidity balances intense sweetness, finishing long with marmalade, ginger and slight green-tea bitterness.

Food Pairing
Western: foie gras, blue cheese (Roquefort), fruit tarts, crème brûlée, roasted pork with fruit glaze. Asian: Peking duck, Thai green curry (moderate heat), Cantonese roast pork, spiced/soy-glazed scallops.

Production Method
Multiple selective late-harvest passes for noble rot (Botrytis); fermented in oak, extended élevage (≈30–36 months) mostly in new barrels; minimal intervention, no filtration.

Vineyard Info
Estate in the Lur-Saluces family since 1472; ~15 ha planted to Sémillon/Sauvignon; very low yields and old vines with traditional, low-input viticulture.