Sense, Nopa
Tasted Saturday, June 4, 2016 by RajivAyyangar with 516 views
A ridiculous evening. So many bottles of amazing Sauternes. Some real die-hard de Fargues fans as well. The chateau sent us glass barrel stoppers for reasons that escape me. Major props to Ashish and Gary and others for organizing!
Notes on Chateau de Fargues:
Vineyard is 80-20, Semillon, Sauvignon
Stylistically fargues seems middle-of-the-road. sweet yet generally modest in alcohol, not excessively ripe and powerful like Suduiraut. Not aggressively lean, less sweet (Coutet?). Saffron from botrytis varied, but was generally present. It really seems similar to the d’Yquem’s I’ve tried, stylistically. (d’yquem changed winemaking recently - less time in oak, but apparently Fargues stayed the same).
Babs brought bubbles!
All had notable pyrazines, which develop into a bit of tobacco.
Starting to get really savory at this stage.
The following three showing distinct but modest development. Love these at this stage.
Acidity was lacking for me.
And a blind.
1995 Louis Roederer Champagne Blanc de Blancs 87 Points
France, Champagne
Medium straw with hints of copper
Slight burnt match reduction-flinty. Savory baguette, green apple. Browned lemon, lemon curd. Not much mineral impression. Slight savory umami. Slight mushroom.
- medium body
- moderate alcohol
- high plus acid, strong tartaric and a bit of malic
- no bitterness - very clean finish
- explosive mousse.
Very elegant, refined, but not super expressive (especially in contrast to the coquillette we had at the end of the night). Moderate length.
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