The 2008 De Fargues Barsac Sauternes 750 ml is from the Barsac region of France.
Tasted single blind against its peers. Whereas last year the de Fargues 2008 was immediately forthcoming, a few months later this example demands much more coaxing from the glass. Eventually, it reveals scents of dried pineapple, limestone and a touch of cooking apple with some VA notes lending it a bit of a “kick.” The palate is medium-bodied with a mellifluous texture. It is very well-balanced with a tangible sense of tension from start to finish, attractive notes of dried honey and quince interlacing the long structured finish. This constitutes a serious Sauternes for the serious Sauternes-lover. Tasted January 2012. - WA, NM (2/2012)
This shows impressive concentration, with candied kiwifruit, green plum and green tea notes offset by wonderfully pure Jonagold apple and clementine flavors. The long finish has some serious drive, exploding as it sits in the glass. 830 cases made. Score range: 91 - 94 — JM (2011)
Bright yellow-gold. Captivating aromas of pineapple, quince, ripe peach, spices, hazelnut and vanilla. Large-scaled, honeyed, rich and full but with a light touch owing to very nicely integrated acidity. A very sweet style, displaying hints of tropical fruit and good saline grip. This glyceral, chewy wine really melts into the palate like sake on the very long finish.- Stephen Tanzer (05/2010)
Producer: De Fargues
Vintage: 2008
Varietal: Sauternes
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Sauternes
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