Château de Fargues
Château de Fargues
AboutChâteau de Fargues
Built as a fortress in 1306, Château de Fargues entered the Lur Saluces family through marriage in 1472 and remains in the same line today. In the 1920s, Bertrand de Lur Saluces turned the estate from red wine and dairy farming towards Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc for Sauternes. Philippe de Lur Saluces represents the sixteenth generation, succeeding his father Alexandre after his death in 2023.
Pickers return through the vineyard in successive passes, selecting ripe grapes affected by noble rot. The estate has chosen not to bottle vintages that fall short of its standards.
Château de Fargues 2003 Sauternes
French Dessert
Deep gold with amber highlights introduces very ripe yellow fruit, candied apricot, roasted peach and mango. Honey, light caramel, vanilla and sweet spice add further aromatic detail. The palate is full and enveloping, with pronounced sweetness carried by structure. Candied fruit, honey, marzipan and spice continue into a long, warm and persistent finish, preserving the richness of the documented profile.
Château de Fargues 1999 Sauternes
French Dessert
Fresh apricot and passion fruit open with saffron, vanilla and a fine roasted-botrytis character. The palate is rich and generous, bringing candied fruit and warm spice around a smooth, flowing texture. Acidity is measured rather than sharp, and the wine gains freshness and aromatic precision with air. The finish is expansive and persistent, returning to passion fruit, roasted notes and a subtle hint of orange peel.