Château Lafaurie- Peyraguey

Bommes/ Sauternes 1 Grand Cru Classé

2018 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

MAR 19 Golden. Apricots, fruity, minerals, pineapples, detailed and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, pineapples, elegant, detailed, layered, nuanced, long. Bit lean finish. 92-95

2017 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

APR 18 Pale golden. Apricots, fruity, peach, tight nose, pure. Fresh acidity, fruity, apricots, pineapples, detailed, fruity, long. 93-95

2016 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

MAY 19 Pale golden. Apricots and pineapples, purely fruit driven and bright nose. Fresh acidity, lively, playful and pure, intense, absolutely gorgeous expression in this one! 95

2016 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

APR 17 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity, fresh, cinnamon nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, fruity, apples and cinnamon, spices, elegant but could have had some more concentration, long. 92-94

2015 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

APR 16 Golden. Apples, pineapples, citrus, minerals, vanilla and apricots nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, intense, detailed, layered, long. 94-96

2014 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

JUN 15 Pale golden. Apples, minerals, fruity nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, playful, pure and delicate, nuanced and long. 94

2014 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

APR 15 Pale golden. Apricots, fruity, pineapples, light vanilla note nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, fruity, detailed, playful and long. 91-93

2014 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey Sec

SEP 15 4000 bottles made. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some minerals, light grapefruits and lemons note, touch of bergamot. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, lively, playful, elegant body and texture, some apples and peach finish, good length. 89

2014 Le Lys de Lafaurie-Peyraguey

SEP 15 6000 bottles made. Pale lemon yellow. Some apples, minerals, light citrus note nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, light citrus note, rounded, fresh and elegant. Some citrus in the finish. 87

2013 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

MAY 19 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, pure and fruit driven nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, apricots, pineapples, elegant and detailed, layered and long. 94

2013 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

SEP 15 Towards golden. Pineapples, peach, apricots, some vanilla, tighter nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, somewhat creamy, leaner body and texture with a lively acidity, long finish. 94

2013 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey
APR 14 Pale golden. Floral, fruity, apricots, pineapples, intense and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and fruity, detailed and elegant but a bit short in this company. (Tasted twice) 91-93

2013 La Chapelle de Lafaurie-Peyraguey

SEP 15 Pale golden. Some apricots, peach, light vanilla note nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, elegant, fresh and lively, quite playful and juicy, apples, lemons and apricots. 89

2012 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

JUN 13 Pale golden. Apples, minerals and tropical fruits on the nose. Fresh acidity, elegant and refined, slightly bitter touch, long. 92-93

2012 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

APR 13 Pale golden. Light tropical and apricots nose. Fresh acidity, elegant and creamy palate, nuanced if not that complex, long. 89-91

2010 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

JUN 11 Golden. Gorgeous nose, intense, layered, elegant, refined, long. 94-95

2010 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

APR 11 Golden, more intense than normal, even more concentrated, still has the trademark freshness and liveliness of acidity, complex, refined and beautiful balance. 94-96

2009 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

SEP 15 Golden. Apricots, intense nose, some grapefruit notes, pineapples, light vanilla note, slightly scented. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, fresh, elegant, quite intense, slight bitter note going over to a rounder finish, long. 95

2009 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

JUN 10 Slightly deeper lemon yellow, honeyed, apricots, vanilla, ripe pineapple, very tropical and a touch of minerals behind. More intense and fatter mouthfeel, again a marvelous acidity, pure and complex, elegant, exceptionally long, perfect balance. 96-98

2008 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

NOV 12 Pale golden. Elegant tropic fruits and pineapples nose. Fresh acidity, creamy pineapples, elegant and long. 92

2007 Château Lafaurie- Peyraguey

FEB 17 Golden. Apricots, fruity, pineapples, some spices, vanilla, intense nose, scented nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, cinnamon, pineapples, peach, quite intense, rich yet elegant, long 94

2007 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

MAY 15 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, intense nose, vanilla, fruity, deep and rich. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, lively, rich, rounded, detailed, layered, fuller bodied and heavier nose than earlier, long. 94

2007 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey
MAY 14 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, botrytis, intense, complex and layered nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded texture, fresh and lively, elegant, slight bitter note far back, fruity finish, long. 93

2007 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

MAR 13 Golden. Pure nose of apricots, pineapples, botrytis, vanilla and a touch of almonds. Fresh acidity, lively and elegant body, refined and creamy, lovely length. 92

2007 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

NOV 11 Golden.  Intense, complex, elegant, very long.  93

2006 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

NOV 12 Golden. Rich botrytis, honey, apricots, yellow plums and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, rich but balanced palate, superb length. 93

2005 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

JUL 17 Golden. Apricots, touch of crème brulée, pineapples, honey, caramel, rich and intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, spices, apricots and pineapples, rich and intense, long. 96

2005 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

SEP 15 Golden. Pineapples, apricots, some vanilla, quite intense nose, fruity, almost light smoky touch. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, intense, some vanilla and spices, somewhat creamy, long finish. 95

2005 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

JUN 15 (Magnum) Pale golden. Apricots, fruity, intense nose, pineapples. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh and long. 94

2003 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

SEP 18 Golden with amber hue. Apricots, pineapples, fruity, detailed, intense, cinnamon touch, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, apricots, spices, cinnamon, nuanced, detailed, so impressed with how playful this is in this vintage, long. 94

2003 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

MAR 15 Golden. Rich, intense, botrytis, apricots, pineapples, leaps out of the glass. Fresh acidity, ripe, rounded and fruity, intense, leaner palate than nose suggest pineapples and almost creamy finish, smooth and long. 94

2003 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

JAN 13 Blind, nowhere close..... Golden with amber hue. Pineapple, botrytis, vanilla, slightly burnt and caramel. Fresh acidity, refreshing and almost yoghurtish acidity, refreshing but lean. Some caramel and apricots. Good length. Somewhat off bottle. 89

2003 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey;

APR 12 Golden, apricots, botrytis, quite heavy, peach, honey, vanilla, orange zest. Feels fresher than expected, towards playful, elegant and balanced, sweet but manages to be refreshing. An unusual 03. 92

2001 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey
DEC 13 Served blind. Golden. Honey, wax, apricots, vanilla, botrytis, rich nose. Fresh acidity, lively and fruity, elegant palate, refreshing, slight bitter note, lively and long. Lovely indeed. Nailed producer, missed the vintage with good margin, evolved for its age. 92

2001 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

APR 11 Golden, some botrytis, apples, citrus, apricots, pineapples, fruit driven and elegant style. Fresh acidity, very refreshing and elegant texture, superb and long finish. Needs time, but a joy already. 92

2001 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey;

MAR 11 Golden, a bit closed, some citrus, honey, botrytis and apricots beneath. Elegant texture and balance, the acidity is working to handle the fruit, citrus peel, fresh finish and long aftertaste. 92

1997 Château Lafaurie Peyraguey

JUN 17 Towards amber. Fresh, fruity, pineapples, apricots, touch of caramel nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, some caramel, pineapples, rich, leaner but long. 91

1997 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

AUG 16Cork shows sign of some seepage. Golden. Apricots, caramel, pineapples, some burnt sugar and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, pineapples, peach, vanilla, fruity, ripe and rich. Quite creamy, long. Probably a bit too evolved for its age. 92

1997 Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey

DEC 09 Golden colour, great and complex nose, botrytis, apricots, pineapples and peach. Fresh, good acidity, very elegant, still youthful, great balance and complexity, give it time, a bit short finish for the moment, but I think it will improve with more maturity. 93

1997 Chateau Lafaurie- Peyraguey

NOV 09 Gold colour, great balance, complex, beautiful acidity, honey, apricots, botrytis, very long and elegant, will keep for a long time. 92

1997 Château Lafaurie Peyraguey

DEC 05 Golden. Apricots, vanilla, fruity, tropical nose, floral, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, peach, apricots, nuanced, detailed, playful, long. 93

1997 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

FEB 05 Golden. Apricots, camphor, pineapples, intense yet subdued nose. Fresh acidity, playful, detailed, nuanced, beautiful balance, way too young but the balance is just superb. Lovely! 94

1990 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

AUG 15 Deep golden. Dried fruits, apricots, pineapples, light spicy note, fruity, needs air to open. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, apples, pineapples and apricots, detailed, elegant and long, verging on playful. 93

1988 Chateau Lafaurie Peyraguey

JAN 10 (demi) Pale amber, botrytis, pineapples, apricots, vanilla, some bitter touches, starting to mature. Good acidity, fresh and very elegant, pure, some apples and raisins, complex and balanced, extreme elegance, biscuits, youthful expression even if some maturity is going on, elegant and very long finish. 92

1986 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

SEP 17 Golden, amber tints. Rich, apricots, pineapples, some caramel, light vanilla note, layered, deep, rich and fruity. Fresh acidity, fresh, pineapples, peach, vanilla, spices, cinnamon, layered, deep, refreshing, needs an hour or two in decanter to open, long. 95

1986 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

APR 12 Golden, amber hue. Rich, fresh, pineapple, figs, vanilla. Fresh acidity, elegant and lively feel, playful, superb balance, long. 94

1986 Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey

MAR 10 Deep golden, such elegance, transparent and layered, fresh apricots, peach, botrytis, gorgeous, exceptional complexity, such balance, ripe lemons, apples, honey, ads and ads with air, a marvel flavor profile and the overall balance of the wine, still young, will last a long time still, fantastic long finish. 95

1986 Château Lafaurie Peyraguey

JUN 09 Golden. Apricots, pure, bright, pineapples, detailed, stunning nose. Fresh acidity, lively, pure and playful, stunning and layered. Brilliant Sauternes. Gorgeous. 96

1970 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

JUN 10 Corked

1959 Château Lafaurie- Peyraguey

MAR 19 Amber, thin green rim. Figs, caramel, dates, apricots, raisins, rich nose, intense. Fresh acidity, rich, intense, deep, spices, creamy, layered, smooth, crème brulée, nuanced, long. 96