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Tasting notes
Score 91/100 · Drink 1989-2000, Robert Parker, Jan 1998

A great vintage for de Fargues, the 1980 from this estate is very powerful, opulent, and exotic. The bouquet of coconuts, apricots, grilled almonds, and spicy oak is sensational. In the mouth, the wine is decadently rich, full bodied, and remarkably similar in taste, texture, and viscosity to d’Yquem. Retasted twice in 1989 with equally enthusiastic notes. Anticipated maturity: Now-2000. Last tasted, 3/89.

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91
91/100

Robert Parker

About the producer

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de Fargues

Owned by the Lur-Saluces family (which also previously owned Ch. d’Yquem) since 1472, Ch. de Fargues benefited from similar care and attention. The resulting wines are impressive and – unlike most in the region which are now offered en primeur – only released three years after the vintage.

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Grape Blend

Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc

Colour

White

Taste

Sweet

Alcohol ABV%

14%

Classification

Second Cru

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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