BIN905
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Château de Fargues Mixed Case
Price:
$1320$1100, no further discounts
The Lur-Saluces dynasty is a strong and noble one, as was no doubt reinforced in 1785 with the marriage of Louis-Amédée de Lur-Saluces to Francoise-Joséphine de Sauvage d’Yquem, bringing them ownership of Yquem. With this acquisition also came Fargues, which was essentially and agricultural estate. Today the estate covers 170 hectares in total, and there are still 25 hectares of fields dedicated to arable crops. But it is of course the vines that interest us most; the 15 hectares mentioned above are situated next to the ruined chateau on sandy soils, over a clay and gravel subsoil complete with ancient field drains. They have an average age of 35 years, are 80% Semillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc, and are planted at a density of 7000 vines/ha.
One bottle (750mL) of each stated vintage:
1985 / 1990 / 1995 / 1997 / 2000 / 2001
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