Clos Haut-Peyraguey 2018

First Grand Cru Classé in Sauternes in 1855

Clos Haut-Peyraguey is the smallest of the 1st Grands Crus Classés de Sauternes in 1855. Its surface area is 8.5 ha, all in one piece within an enclosure, on the northeast slope of the property, opposite Château d'Yquem. Peyraguey, whose name means hill or promontory, is an ancient barony acquired in the 18th century by the President of the Bordeaux Parliament. Monsieur Lafaurie acquired the estate during the French Revolution. In 1879, the estate was split in two: the higher lands at the top of the Bommes hill were named Clos Haut- Peyraguey. The Garbay-Pauly family owned the estate from 1914, until Bernard Magrez acquired the 1st Grand Cru Classé at the end of 2012.

Features

Appellation : AOC Sauternes
Density: 6,600 plants/ha
Age of vines: 40 years
Soil type: Gravelly-sandy soil on clay subsoil
Grape varieties: 95% Semillon, 5% Sauvignon
Blend: 97% Semillon 3% Sauvignon

Tasting

The nose is fruity and racy, offering complexity and freshness. Notes of quince, crystallized lemon and, to a lesser extent, candied mirabelle plum are combined with a touch of marmalade, verbena, flowers and discreet hints of nuts, exotic fruit, marzipan and spices. The palate is fruity, nicely fresh and well-balanced, offering juiciness, definition, finesse, elegance, a finely acidic structure, deliciousness and tension. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of candied lemon, quince and, more lightly, candied apple, combined with fine touches of candied mirabelle plum, marzipan, apricot/honey jam and very discreet hints of nutmeg and spices. Good length and persistence on the palate.

Food & wine pairing

Foie gras
Blue cheese
Desserts
Exotic dishes
Poultry

Conservation

10-30 years

Product from a High Environmental Value farm

SME: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR BORDEAUX WINES

Ratings & Awards

95/100
Gault et Millau
94/100
Christer Byklum

95/100

Gault et Millau

"A slightly closed but noble nose with notes of apricot, spices and a hint of saffron. Full and fresh on the palate, with volume, density and overall precision that suggest magnificent ageing potential."

94/100

Christer Byklum

"Golden. Aromas of apricots, spices, fruit, minerals, elegant, with hints of vanilla. Fresh acidity, elegant texture, playful, lovely balance, nuanced, elegant texture, long on the palate."