Chateau Lafaurie Peyraguey 2016

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 2016 is a magnificent Premier Cru Classé Sauternes with luxurious aromas of apricot, peach, pineapple, candied orange peel, honey, saffron, vanilla, and toasted almond. Rich sweetness is perfectly balanced by vibrant acidity, delivering extraordinary elegance, complexity, and exceptional aging potential.

Food Pairing: Pair with foie gras, Roquefort cheese, crème brûlée, fruit tarts, roasted apricots, blue cheese, or enjoy on its own as a luxurious dessert wine.

95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Pale lemon colored, the 2016 Lafaurie-Peyraguey gives up bold notions of fresh pineapple, green mango, lemon meringue pie and yuzu zest with touches of beeswax, lime blossoms, toasted almonds and cedar chest. The palate is all class with fantastic poise, purity and precision giving the tropical and citrus layers loads of sparkle through the long finish.

95 Points - James Suckling

Very exotic and attractive aromas of white peaches and lemon curd with yellow grapefruit, fresh apricot and light, green mango notes. The palate has a superbly polished array of bright white peaches and yellow grapefruit. Truly exotic and very polished. The acidity underpins smoothly fleshy fruit to good effect. Drink or hold.

94 Points - Wine Enthusiast

A perfectly balanced wine, this boasts a beautiful harmony between bright acidity and ripe, sweet fruit. It is rich, but balanced by great acidity as well as lingering spicy notes. It is suited for long-term aging.

92 Points - Wine Spectator

Direct, with a polished beam of pineapple, yellow apple, honeysuckle and elderflower honey notes, this has a pretty charm and good range for the vintage. Best from 2022 through 2032. 3,833 cases made.