Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey
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1855 Premier Cru Classé Sauternes elevated by Lalique art and 2-star Michelin dining
Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey is a Premier Cru Classé estate in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, classified in 1855 as one of the most prestigious sweet wine producers in the world. The estate traces its origins to 1618, when Lord Raymond Peyraguey first cultivated vines on this site in Bommes, perched on a high gravel terrace with Château d'Yquem as its neighbour. In 2014, Swiss entrepreneur Silvio Denz — who had acquired the luxury crystal house Lalique in 2008 — purchased the château, launching a transformative era that combined art, gastronomy, and wine under one roof. Today the estate houses a five-star hotel and the two-Michelin-star Restaurant Lalique, presided over by Chef Jérôme Schilling. The 36-hectare vineyard is planted with 93% Sémillon, 6% Sauvignon Blanc, and 1% Muscadelle, and the wines are fermented in French oak barrels (40–50% new) and aged for 18 to 30 months. The resulting Sauternes displays classic aromas of honey, candied orange peel, pineapple, apricot, and vanilla, with a precise, racy acidity that prevents any sense of cloyingness. In Evelyn Waugh's Brideshead Revisited, Sebastian Flyte famously called the wine 'heaven with strawberries,' immortalising the château in literary history.
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Who Is This For?
Wine lovers who seek the pinnacle of Bordeaux sweet wines — collectors, special occasion celebrants, and those who wish to experience the harmony of botrytised Sémillon with fine dining. Ideal for anyone drawn to the intersection of art, luxury, and terroir-driven winemaking.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey different from other Sauternes?
- Its hilltop terroir in Bommes — a mosaic of gravel and clay soils at up to 80 metres elevation — creates exceptional aromatic complexity. Since 2014, the Lalique ownership has added rigorous winemaking precision alongside a world-class restaurant and hotel, making it unique as both a wine and a destination.
- How sweet is Lafaurie-Peyraguey, and does it age well?
- The wine is sweet but never cloying, thanks to its racy, natural acidity. It ages beautifully for 20 to 40 years in good vintages, evolving from bright citrus and apricot notes into complex honey, beeswax, and toasty nuances.
- What foods pair best with this wine?
- Foie gras is the classic pairing. Also outstanding with lobster, oysters, blue cheese (Roquefort), pan-roasted scallops, fruit-based desserts, and crème brûlée. It can even accompany spicy Asian dishes, as the sweetness tempers heat.
- What is noble rot and why does it matter?
- Noble rot (Botrytis cinerea) is a beneficial fungus that shrivels grapes and concentrates their sugars and flavours. The unique microclimate of Sauternes — where cool mists from the Ciron river meet warmer Garonne air — reliably triggers botrytis, making it essential to the wine's extraordinary richness and complexity.
- What is the connection between Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey and Lalique?
- Owner Silvio Denz acquired the iconic French luxury crystal house Lalique in 2008 and Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey in 2014. He united both under one vision: the Femme et Raisins crystal motif now adorns every bottle, and the estate's hotel and restaurant showcase Lalique's signature Art Nouveau crystal works throughout.