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Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 1er Grand Cru Classé 1996

  • Honey
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Color: Dessert White
  • 13% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Dessert wine

A superb Sauternes, in a classic style, with great vivacity and freshness; plenty of elegance despite its richness. Can be enjoyed on its own, at the end of a meal, or with spicy Asian dishes. More info

  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 into-neck
  • Label: 1 marked label, 1 slightly stained label, 1 very slightly wrinkled label
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: Bordeaux
  • Appellation/Wine: Sauternes
  • Classification: 1er Grand Cru Classé
  • Producer/Owner: Vignobles Silvio Denz
  • More information....

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 1er Grand Cru Classé serve at a temperature of 6°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Tournedos de homard, Escalope de foie gras de canard aux raisins, Fromages persillés.

Peak: Drink until 2025

  • Vintage score: 17/20
  • What the experts say...

    (...) Le Lafaurie Peyraguey 1996 se distingue par des senteurs de Grand Marnier nuancées de pain grillé, de noix de coco et d'autres fruits exotiques. (...) Source: Robert Parker (1/99)

    Lot presentation
    Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 1er Grand Cru Classé

    The wine

    Its creaminess and finesse reveal a fruity aspect and deep aromas. A magnificent, perfectly balanced wine.

    Information about domain Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

    One of the Sauternais' oldest estates, Lafaurie-Peyraguey is another of the appellation's stellar crus. Located west of the Rabaud Promis and Sigalas Rabaud estates, the vineyard is comprised of soil featuring medium gravel combined with fine alluvium, resulting in a wine that has been renowned as a rich and complex cru since 1980.

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 1 Bottle
    • Level: 1 into-neck
    • Label: 1 marked label, 1 slightly stained label, 1 very slightly wrinkled label
    • Origin: Private individual
    • Type of cellar: Classic underground cellar
    • Recoverable VAT: No
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: yes
    • Alcohol percentage: 13 %
    • Country/Region: Bordeaux
    • Appellation/Wine: Sauternes
    • Classification: 1er Grand Cru Classé
    • Producer/Owner: Vignobles Silvio Denz
    • Vintage: 1996
    • Color: Dessert White
    • Peak: Drink until 2025
    • Service temperature:
    • Viticulture: Sustainable farming 
    • Size (in ha): 40
    • Volume: 40000 bottles
    • Intensity: Dessert wine
    • Dominant aroma: Honey
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 90% Sémillon, 5% Sauvignon, 5% Muscadelle
    Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 1er Grand Cru Classé
    Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 1er Grand Cru Classé

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    Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 1er Grand Cru Classé 1996

    iDealwine Price(1) corresponds to the hammer price and the buyer's premium charged by the auctioneer. (1)Bottle format