Very nice showing at age 27. Medium golden in color with some ruby notes, clear and bright. The nose is very nice with apricots, slight honey and just a hint of oxidation. Medium to full bodied. Viscous texture. The palate has apricots and honey but a bit clipped and slightly bitter on the finish. Probaby a bit past peak but still has years left of pleasure. Would be nice with a Polenta Cake for dessert.
Golden in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with honey, apricots and simple syrup. Medium bodied. On the palate, oranges and slight alcohol note. Good acidity. Still showing very fresh but mature, too. This is at peak or maybe slightly past but should drink well for another decade. Great on its own, this will work with a savory dessert such as a polenta cake.
Château de Fargues probably doesn't get enough recognition and 2001 is one of the all time great vintages in Sauternes. This was an excellent showing and a great way to finish an evening. A very cool looking orange/red in color. The nose has orange peel and honey. A bit of Crem Brulee. On the palate, this is viscous although not as sweet as expected (which is fine). The orange peel carries thru with good acidity. Plenty of depth. A very long finish. Still on the young side, this should develop further.
One of my favorite dessert wines. At age 12, this is drinking beautifully from a 375ml bottle. Light to medium golden in color, clear and bright. The nose is gorgeous with oranges, blood oranges, honey and spice. Full bodied. Viscous texture. Excellent balance and acidity. On the palate, oranges, orange peel and honey, layered and complex. The finish is quite long. Delicious. As good as this is, it may still get better with age. This is contemplative on it own but will work for less sweet (not chocolate) dessert. A polenta cake would work nicely.
What a privilege to taste a wine that is 68 years from vintage and is not only alive, but really firing on all cylinders.
