Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 2021

A fresh and elegant Sauternes wine

The estate

A First Classified Growth of Sauternes in 1855, Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey is one of the most prestigious names in the iconic sweet wine appellation located in the south of the Bordeaux region.

The vineyard

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 2021 is a Sauternes wine that stems from plots of land known as "l'Enclos" and "Maisons Rouges", the historic 1855 terroir at the heart of the estate, covering 16 hectares.

The wine

A vintage with extreme weather conditions, 2021 is marked by very low yields (5 hl/ha). In order to magnify the rarity and excellence of this exceptional vintage, the bottles and half-bottles are numbered and have a collector's label. Created by the Artistic Director of Maison Lalique, this label portrays a vine-like design with a representation of a winegrower, inspired by the Schlumberger design by René Lalique in 1925.

Vinification and ageing

Harvesting from October 2nd to 29th in 3 selections. Fermentation for 10 to 15 days in 225-litre French oak barrels. The wine is aged for 10 months in barrels (1/3 of which are new), followed by 8 months in stainless steel tanks.

The blend

Sémillon (93%)

Sauvignon Blanc (7%).

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 2021: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Colour

The wine has a beautiful golden colour.

Nose

Aromatic, the nose exudes refreshing fragrances of candied fruit and citrus zest.

Palate

The palate reveals all its finesse and elegance and leads to an alluringly smooth, fresh and balanced finish.