Chateau de Fargues Sauternes 1986 Grilling This is a one-hectare vineyard

This is a one-hectare vineyard planted to Nebbiolo in 1955

that is extended exposure of the grapes to sun and high luminosity

and admirable concentration

showing greater evolution in its flavors but still offering ample lift and energy

“Les Combariolles” is an elegant cuvée composed of the three “noble” grapes of the region – Syrah

Chateau de Fargues Sauternes 1986 Grilling This is a one-hectare vineyardWhat a treat the 1986 Fargues turned out to be: opulent but dynamic, full of caramel and crme brle yet freshened up by lime zest and tart apples, and sizzling with energy on the long, mouthcoating finish. This is perhaps the flashiest and most hedonistic of the 1980s vintages on offer here. 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