Lafaurie Peyraguey Half 2001
Lafaurie Peyraguey Half 2001 is a luscious, medium-bodied wine, in the sweet and dessert wines style. Acidity is moderate; oak influence is little. Good with blue cheese, fruit dessert, foie gras, cheesecake. Cheapest offer £38.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feiler-Artinger Ruster Ausbruch, Burgenland 2017 (organic) - Half 2017 Feiler-Artinger · Austria | £44.00 | |||
| Clos Haut Peyraguey Half 2001 Clos Haut-Peyraguey | £30.00 | |||
| Rieussec 1996 | £60.00 | |||
| Lamothe Guignard 1995 | £70.00 |
The 2001 vintage was an exceptional year for Sauternes, producing sweet wines with incredible balance and richness. The weather conditions were favourable for the development of noble rot, which is essential for the production of the region’s renowned sweet wines. Given the exceptional quality of the 2001 vintage, this Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey still has excellent ageing potential, and the wine can continue to evolve and improve in the bottle. To enjoy it at its best, serve it chilled and pair it with rich dishes such as foie gras, blue cheese, or fruit-based desserts.