At a glance

Producer

Château de Fargues

Region

Sauternes, Bordeaux, France

Grape variety

Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle (typical Sauternes blend)

Wine type

Dessert

Body

Full-bodied and Smooth

Sweetness

Sweet

Typical price

$150-$250 per bottle

Tasting profile

Notes of ripe apricot, marmalade, honey, and hint of toasted nuts with bright citrus acidity

Evolution: Will gain more complexity with toasty, nutty, and mineral notes as it ages

At peak: Rich, balanced sweetness with elegant freshness and layered complexity

Structure

Acidity

High, crisp acidity balances sweetness

Tannins

Low to none

Alcohol

13-14%

Aging potential

25-40+ years when stored properly

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2030 to 2054

Optimal window

2025 to 2057

Current status

Approaching maturity with excellent complexity and balance

Current condition

Drinkable now but can benefit from further aging

2015 was an excellent vintage in Sauternes with ideal botrytis development, resulting in a luscious, balanced wine capable of decades of aging. The wine’s structure of high acidity and concentration supports long maturation, enhancing nuanced tertiary aromas.

Food pairing

Foie gras, blue cheese, fruit-based desserts like tarts or crème brûlée, spicy Asian dishes

Serving

Serving temperature

10-12°C / 50-54°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 6/10

Sustainable vineyard management with focus on minimizing chemical usage, maintaining biodiversity, and water conservation

Château de Fargues employs careful vineyard practices aiming at sustainability but does not hold official organic or biodynamic certifications. Water use and energy consumption are managed, but carbon footprint is elevated due to international shipping. Packaging is standard glass, recyclable but heavy.