While Chteau dYquem was sold to LVMH in the late 1990s, Chteau de Fargues remains under the control of the Lur-Saluces family, with Alexandres friendly and highly capable son Philippe at the helm today. Their lone wine is produced from 80% Smillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc, harvested with meticulous care to only include pristinely botrytized fruit, with yields averaging less than a glass of wine per vine. It is aged for two full years in one-third new oak barrels, then six further months in stainless steel to assemble; fining and filtration are never employed. Emphasizing focus over ultra-richness, Chteau de Fargues is an elegant, streamlined, varietally expressive Sauternes with outstanding longevity.

375ml