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A PERFECT BOTTLE still in its tissue wrapper.
The Comte Alexandre de Lur Saluces, whose family owned Château d'Yquem for centuries until its sale due to family divisions some 20 years ago, also owned (and still does) the neighbouring property of Ch de Fargues. Fargues cannot possibly rival Yquem, but it shared not only the owner but the wine maker (Pierre Meslier of Ch Raymond-Lafon fame).
The actual château was built in 1306 by the nephew of Pope Clément V (yes, Pape Clément...) Planted with 80% Semillon and 20 sauvignon on 12 hectares adjoining those of Ch d'Yquem.
Neil Martin scores this wine highly - 94 - praise indeed, and here are his comments from a 2013 tasting:
Wine Advocate #207
Jun 2013 Neal Martin 94
The estate describes this as the most elegant and racy of the trilogy, a late harvest saved by an Indian summer. The botrytis infection was slow and consequently the harvest could not begin until October6, the most concentrated grapes picked between November 5-8 and then remarkably late, from November 15-23. It offers 13.95% alcohol and 122 grams residual sugar per litre. I just love this nose – a glorious bouquet of ripe Clementine, mandarin, a slight adhesive scent and dandelion. The palate is superbly balanced with a keen line of acidity, beautifully poised dried mango and mandarin flavours, plus a touch of white pepper enlivening the finish. There is a Barsac like quality to this most Sauternes of Sauternes! Drinking superbly now. Tasted April 2013.
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