Château Lafaurie

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 2012
Februay 2015 – James Suckling
90/100
Elegant and harmonious with sliced apple, honey and pear character. Medium body, light
sweetness and a fresh finish. Drink or hold.
February 2015 - Wine Spectator - James Molesworth
89/100
Plump, rich and forward, with lemon curd, creamed pineapple and heather honey notes
that drape over the green plum-tinged finish. A solid effort for the vintage. Best from
2016 through 2022.
December 2014 - eRobertParker.com - - Neal Martin
90/100
Bottled two months ago, the 2012 Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey has a slightly earthier
bouquet compared to the 2011 with touches of lemon peel, honeysuckle and orange
zest. The palate is well balanced with a noticeably spicy entry. Moderate weight in the
mouth, quite vibrant with good botrytis if not the depth and elegance of the previous
vintage. This will probably be earlier drinking than the 2011, but it is finely crafted.
Juillet-août 2013 - Vinum Extra
17/20
Il crée la surprise même dans une année où tous les autres Sauternes connaissent des
difficultés. C'est le seul à pouvoir rivaliser avec Barsac. Il sera très agréable dès sa
jeunesse: un bouquet irrésistible aux arômes d'acacia et de sureau, une superbe allure
florale, une texture huileuse et une très belle longueur aromatique. 2015 à 2022.
Eté 2013 - Gilbert & Gaillard
89-91/100
Honey, sweet almond, raisins and candied citrus peel. Round palate with a fairly short
finish. White pepper and flower honey.
Mai 2013 - Gault & Millau
17/20
Beau vin fais mais présent, avec une bouche suave, miellée, rehaussée de notes de rose,
d'églantine, de citrus et de mirabelle.
Mai 2013 - La Revue du Vin de France
15-16/20
La grande exigence de la propriété, adossée aux moyens financiers de GDF Suez, a
permis d'isoler de petits lots très qualitatifs issus des trois premières tries (12-13, 1718 et 29-30 octobre). Aucune déviation aromatique, du botrytis évident : c'est net et
précis!
Mai 2013 - Bordeaux Total - René Gabriel
17/20
9.5 hl/ha. 28% der gesamten Ernte ergab Lafaurie, also nur etwa 12'000 Flaschen (in
grossen jahren 60'000 Flaschen). 98% Semillon, 6% Sauvignon Blanc, 1% Muscadelle.
Aufhellendes Gelb, einen grünlichen Schimmer zeigend. Gekochte Apfelschnitze,
Williamsbirnen, Pfirsichnoten, einen parfümierte, mit Honig durchsetztes, aber auch
leicht strohiges Bouquet zeigend, fein pfeffrige Botrytis im Hintergrund. Im Gaumen
sehr reich, etwas polarisierend mit der Säure, kalkiges Finale. Schwieriges Jahr, recht
gute Leistung, wenn man bedenkt, dass gewisse Nachbarn die gesamte Ernte
deklassieren mussten.
May 2013 - Decanter.com - Jeannie Cho Lee
16,25/20
Well-made, elegant Sauternes with sweet honeysuckle and white Thai jasmine notes.
This is a medium-bodied sweet wine with nice depth and freshness. Drink 2018-2026.
April 2013 - Wine Enthusiast - Roger Voss
91 - 93/100
Fragrant aromas mark this almost delicate wine. While it does have richness and a full
textured character, it's the lively acidity and crispness that give it great elegance.
April 2013 - Andreas Larsson - www.primeurs.tv
92/100
Ripe citrus, yellow fruit, good bite on the palate, zesty fruit, integrated sweetness, fine
spiciness, opulent, nice fruit and lenght.
Markus del Monego - www.primeurs.tv
93/100
Bright yellow. Opulent nose with ripe fruit, apricots and pears, discreet lemon. On the
palate, well structured with opulent sweetness and good lenght.
JancisRobinson.com - Julia Hardings
16,5 /20
Pale and cloudy. Delicate pear and citrus notes, as if still marked by fermentation.
Texture is deep and almost thick, flavours match the nose with a sour freshness on the
finish. Lively, on the lighter side in the middle, but making the most of al components.
Drink 2020-2030.
Izak Litwar - Greatbordeauxwines.com
90/100
The World of Fine Wine - Michael Schuster
17/20
Pale greeny gold; fresh, lightly citrussy nose; well balanced in its lighter style; fresh,
medium-full, with a fairly sweet flavor; a marked minerality to taste, nicely sustained,
moderately complex, and with good length. Complete in a gently fleshy, lighter style. 17