Tasting Notes
Robert Parker 95
The 2016 Chateau de Fargues was showing a lot of SO2 on the nose, although underneath there is plenty of botrytised fruit waiting to be unveiled. The palate is well balanced with a superb line of acidity that cuts through the rich and pure botrytised fruit, segueing into a tensile finish that leaves the mouth tingling with glee. One can feel the weight of those marmalade and quince notes, perhaps with greater presence than any other Sauternes this year. As usual, it will need several years in bottle, but it is destined to be a great Château de Fargues.
Anticipated maturity: 2023-2055

