Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 2024

Heavenly aroma, intensely floral, cherry blossom, jasmine, a hint of forest honey and candied fruits; powerful on the palate, plenty of sweetness, the wine is opulent, shows concentration and great length, with a lingering spicy finish. Very high level.

Deep yellow in hue, Lafaurie-Peyraguey from the 2024 vintage is rich and expressive. Bursting with luscious notes of mango, pineapple, and orange marmalade, it is opulent yet lifted by a vibrant thread of refreshing bitterness that adds definition and balance. 149 g/l residual sugar.

Honeyed apricots, Indian spices, pineapples, and orange cream nuances pop in the perfume. The palate is bright and fruity, with vibrant yellow and tropical fruits, lemon rind, mango, and candied tangerines with a racy edge. The wine is produced from 100% Semillon. Drink from 2029-2042. 93-95 pts

Apple crumble, saffron, mango, pineapple, bitter orange peel without being overpowering, sharp, well balanced, great quality, one to sink into and share with friends. Silvio Denz owner, 12 hl/ha yield.

Pale yellow colour. An intense, refined, pure, fruity nose. The palate is all about gentle, tactile softness, with—as is often the case at this age—an iodised note. The overall impression is very melt-in-the-mouth, very good and persistent. 100% Sémillon. pH: 3.8. Residual sugar: 149 g/l. Yield: 12 hl/ha. Since the 2022 bottling, this growth has changed the way it presents its wines, eliminating any trace of heaviness. And so much the better, as it is back in the spotlight.