{"product_id":"chateau-lafaurie-peyraguey-2019","title":"Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Lafaurie-Peyraguey 2019 is a beautifully crafted Sauternes from one of the appellation’s most distinguished estates, ranked as a Premier Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 classification. Sitting close to Château d'Yquem on a prime plateau in Bommes, it combines the opulence of classic sweet Bordeaux with remarkable freshness and finesse. The result is a dessert wine of real pedigree, offering depth, balance, and impressive aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a brilliant golden color that hints at its richness and concentration. The nose is layered and expressive, with candied citrus, honey, apricot, and a subtle touch of vanilla, all wrapped in an elegant, refined sweetness.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is dense and sumptuous, yet beautifully lifted by vibrant acidity that keeps the ripe fruit feeling fresh and precise. Expect silky textures, notes of tropical fruit, orange peel, and gentle spice, finishing with a long, sweet yet mineral-driven aftertaste. This is a Sauternes with excellent structure and the capacity to evolve gracefully for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vineyards are located on a high plateau in Bommes, where gravel and limestone soils create ideal conditions for producing finely balanced Sauternes. The estate works sustainably and with great precision, drawing on vines that are around 40 years old and planted mainly to Sémillon, supported by Sauvignon Blanc and a small amount of Muscadelle. Harvesting is done entirely by hand in several passes to ensure only grapes affected by noble rot are selected. After gentle pressing, fermentation takes place in French oak barrels, about one-third of them new, followed by 18 to 20 months of aging to build complexity while preserving the wine’s delicate fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe slightly chilled, ideally around 8–10°C, to best show its aromatic detail and freshness. It pairs wonderfully with foie gras, blue cheese, fruit tarts, crème brûlée, and desserts based on citrus, peach, or apricot. Decanting is generally not necessary, though a short aeration can be beneficial for younger bottles if you want the wine to open more quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Lafaurie-Peyraguey is one of Sauternes’ historic benchmark estates and has long been regarded as part of the region’s elite. Its Premier Grand Cru Classé status from the 1855 classification confirms its standing, while its location next to some of Bordeaux’s most celebrated sweet-wine properties underlines its importance. The château is known for producing Sauternes with both richness and precision, earning a strong reputation for elegance, balance, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122512175346,"sku":"FW-273","price":74.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/LafauriePeyraguey2020.png?v=1777476422","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/chateau-lafaurie-peyraguey-2019","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}