Le Lys de Lafaurie-Peyraguey

In the glass

Aroma: white flowers, lemon blossom, fresh citrus, green apple, chalk

Palate: grapefruit, white peach, herb, mineral, fresh acidity

A dry white Bordeaux introduced in 2014 from the Lafaurie-Peyraguey estate in Bommes. Sauvignon Blanc-dominant with Semillon adding body; white flowers, lemon blossom, and fresh citrus lead a mineral, herb-tinged palate. An accessible entry into the Sauternes estate's terroir as a dry expression.

What it pairs with

• Grilled sea bass with herbs
  Crisp acidity and herbal notes complement delicate fish; the mineral drive cleanses each bite.
• Chevre frais salad
  Classic Sauvignon Blanc and goat cheese pairing; the wine's citrus acidity amplifies the fresh cheese flavour.
• Asparagus vinaigrette
  High acidity and herbal freshness align naturally with asparagus; vinaigrette's tartness is echoed in the wine.

How to serve Le Lys de Lafaurie-Peyraguey

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
4. Pair with. Grilled sea bass with herbs, Chevre frais salad, Asparagus vinaigrette. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Le Lys de Lafaurie-Peyraguey was introduced in 2014, the year after Silvio Denz acquired the estate, as a dry white wine that offers an accessible entry to the Bommes terroir. It demonstrates the Sauternes estate's flexibility in producing both sweet and dry wines from its exceptional Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc plantings.

1. 2014: Le Lys de Lafaurie-Peyraguey introduced as the estate's first dry white wine

Facts

Producer

Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey · visiting guide

Grapes

Sauvignon Blanc (60%), Semillon (40%)

Classification

Bordeaux AOC (dry white)

Oak

Partial barrel fermentation; stainless steel component; 10 months

ABV

13.0%

Price

EUR 20-35 at retail

Drinking window

2-6 from vintage

First vintage

2014

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