2022 Lafaurie-Peyraguey Sauternes Blend

Sauternes Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 100 JL 99 TWI 97 VN 97
JS 100

jamessuckling.com, April 2023

(99-100 points) Another mind-blowing Sauternes with dense and concentrated fruit, and incredible depth and power. Spices galore. Very sweet. 260 grams residual sugar. Twice the normal year. French TBA? 95% semillon and 5%...
JL 99

TheWineCellarInsider.com, May 2023

(97-99 points) Ripe, very ripe, and over ripe pineapples, mangos, candied oranges, apricot, flowers, honey, and marmalade create the intoxicating perfume. Perfectly perched between its decadently, sweet side, and its...
TWI 97

The Wine Independent, June 2023

(95 - 97 + points) The 2022 Lafaurie-Peyraguey is a blend of 94% Semillon, 5% Sauvignon Blanc, and 1% Muscadelle, with 145 g/L residual sugar. Medium straw in color, it charges out of the gate with gregarious notes of...
VN 97

Vinous, May 2023

(95-97 points) The 2022 Lafaurie-Peyraguey has a very fragrant, floral bouquet with pure botrytised fruit, wonderful delineation and sense of mineralite. The palate is smooth and sensual, dried honey and quince, lightly...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Dessert
Varietal Sauternes Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Sauternes
Vintage 2022
Size 750ML
Closure Cork

The 2022 Lafaurie-Peyraguey is a remarkable Sauternes Blend from the Bordeaux region of France. With its luscious golden hue, this white wine immediately captivates the eye, promising a truly exquisite tasting experience.

On the nose, the aromas are intoxicatingly ripe, offering an abundance of pineapples, mangos, candied oranges, apricot, flowers, honey, and marmalade. The fragrance is both decadently sweet and exquisitely racy, creating a sublime balance that sets this wine apart.

As one takes the first sip, the palate is enveloped in a symphony of flavors. Roasted passion fruits, mangos, apricots, pineapple, roasted cashews, and saffron dance on the tongue, all beautifully coated with a luscious layer of honey. This wine is a true masterpiece of sweetness and depth.

It is worth noting that only 1,200 cases of this exceptional vintage were produced, making it a rare find for any wine enthusiast. While it is already stunning upon release, the 2022 Lafaurie-Peyraguey has the potential to evolve gracefully over the next three or more decades. This longevity is a testament to the quality and craftsmanship of this wine.

The blend is composed of 95% Semillon and 5% Sauvignon Blanc, showcasing the best of both varietals. This combination contributes to the wine's extraordinary complexity and depth of flavor.

Renowned wine critic James Suckling awarded this wine a perfect score of 100 points, describing it as "mind-blowing" with dense and concentrated fruit, incredible depth, and power. Vinous also praised the 2022 Lafaurie-Peyraguey, awarding it 97 points and highlighting its fragrant bouquet, pure botrytised fruit, and polished finish.

If you appreciate legendary sweet wines, the 2022 Lafaurie-Peyraguey is a must-have addition to your collection. Whether enjoyed upon release or aged for several decades, this wine promises an unforgettable sensory journey.