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Château de Fargues 2005 — apricot, honey and candied citrus from the Lur Saluces family. Sauternes at its most opulent.
The Lur Saluces family has been making wine in Bordeaux since the eighteenth century, and Château de Fargues — acquired in 1959 — is a cornerstone of the estate. Sauternes is made in tiny quantities from grapes affected by noble rot, which concentrates sugar and acidity together, and Fargues is among its most exacting producers.
The 2005 blends Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, aged 36 months in French oak. It is rich and unctuous but never cloying: intense ripe apricot, peach and honey with candied citrus and floral notes, a touch of vanilla and spice from the barrel, and a vibrant acidity that cuts cleanly through the sweetness. The finish is long, delicate and lingering — and this vintage is particularly celebrated for that balance.
Serve with: foie gras, blue cheese, creamy goat’s cheese, fruit tarts, crème brûlée, chocolate mousse — or spicy Asian dishes.
| Brand | Château de Fargues |
| Estate | Lur Saluces family |
| Wine Type | Dessert Wine |
| Grape Variety | Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc |
| Region | Sauternes, Bordeaux, France |
| Vintage | 2005 |
| Alcohol Content | 13.5% |
| Bottle Size | 75cl |
| Ageing | 36 months in French oak barrels |
| Body | Full-bodied |
Noble rot — a benevolent fungus that shrivels the grapes on the vine, concentrating sugar, acidity and flavour together. It is unpredictable, labour-intensive and the reason Sauternes is made in such small quantities.
8–10°C, well chilled. Serving it too warm makes the sweetness heavy.
Several days in the fridge, tightly stoppered — the sugar and acidity both help preserve it.
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