Shows fantastic range, featuring creamed Jonagold apple, papaya, toasted coconut, brioche and pineapple notes, laced with macadamia nut and heather honey details. The long, sweetened butter–filled finish shows citrus oil and bitter almond accents. Displays amazing depth and purity, with the elements glistening beautifully as the finish goes on. Best from 2018 through 2045. From France. — J.M.

80% semillon 20% sauvignon blanc. Barrel fermented then aged in 15% new oak for 30-36 months. The vines are planted on mixed clay and gravel soils. Light greenish gold color. Exotic nose with mango vanilla bean and beeswax aromas plus a touch of saffron spice. This has a wonderful thick texture that coats the mouth yet maintains fresh lemon acidity that gives precision to the richness with riper notes of apricot orange marmalade and hints of spice from the botrytis. Enjoy over the next 15 years. This chateau is owned by the Lur-Suluces family former owners of Chateau d'Yquem.

The 2011 de Fargues has a delicate perhaps slightly more malic bouquet than I was expecting. At present it is a little more disjointed than its peers although I am sure it will become more cohesive throughout its maturation. The palate shows its true potential: medium-bodied with great tension on the spice-tinged entry. It is cohesive and mellifluous although at present it does not have the depth or weight of a top flight de Fargues. However it is precise and beautifully defined on the finish. Drink 2015-2030+.

The 2011 Château de Fargues has a touch of chlorine on the nose, well defined with honey and saffron aromas. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, quite fresh and zesty, good tension, lightly spiced on the finish with a long ginger-tinged aftertaste, this should age well over the next 20 years. Tasted blind at the annual 10-Year-On tasting. -- Neal Martin

Tasted blind at the Sauternes 2011 horizontal tasting. The Château de Fargues 2011 has a slightly disjointed nose at first, although with aeration it appears to coalesce with scents of honey, almond shavings, an exotic hint of marzipan and just a touch of mandarin. The palate is well balanced with a keen line of acidity, well balanced and poised with a noticeable spicy finish that just tapers in slightly, yet there is genuine persistence and breeding here. - Neal Martin

With a nose packed with carmel corn, butterscotch, vanilla, creme brulee, honeysuckle and pineapple, this richly textured, soft, full bodied sweet treat ends with a delicious spicy note. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-tasting-note/?vintage=2011&wine=Chateau%20de%20Fargues

Tasted from cask. Closed but oaky nose. Concentrated and dense, showing power and force, with excellent depth of fruit. Quite toasty and at present lacks some drive on finish. Read more at http://www.decanter.com/wine-reviews/france/bordeaux/chateau-de-fargues-bordeaux-france-2011-3744#B0sOIrf0kSWdKRCh.99