Lafaurie Peyraguey other_regions violet and red cherry

violet and red cherry

with a very deep ruby color

(from vines planted in 1986 and located in very compact

starting with the 2014 Doix Costers de Vinyes Velles

Lafaurie Peyraguey other_regions violet and red cherryThe 1999 Lafaurie Peyraguey is a step up from the 1998. It has a disarming bouquet of honey, yellow flowers, orange pith and a hint of praline. While not intense, there is impressive delineation in situ. The palate is concentrated with a fine bead of acidity, and quite racy in style, with orange zest and lemon peel embroidered through the thick, honeyed fruit on the finish. A little obvious in style, but it does the job. Not long term, but