94
points
Château Lafaurie Peyraguey 2007 White (Sauternes)
Packed with botrytis, this is a wine whose sweetness is suppressed by richness. Flavors of bitter oranges and white figs go with the intense core of botrytis, followed by a touch of bright acidity. This is a wine whose journey is just beginning.
— R.V.
(6/1/2010)
93
points
Château Lafaurie Peyraguey 2005 White (Sauternes)
Classic Sauternes, treading the fine line between sweetness and elegance. Initially, it seems to be dominated by the botrytis, but then sweet fruits also show, with ripe yellow fruits, honey and almonds, touched with citrus. As it develops, the wine will become richer and more intense.
— R.V.
(6/1/2008)
92
points
Château Lafaurie Peyraguey 2006 White (Sauternes)
The wine starts lively, almost fresh. Only after a while in the mouth do you taste the intense richness underneath. The structure is of pear skins, with white fig and sweet dried apricot syrup. The botrytis, dry at the heart of the wine, gives the whole ensemble great balance.
— R.V.
(3/1/2009)