Château Lafaurie Peyraguey

The castle Lafaurie Peyraguey is a vineyard located in the heart of Sauternes on the hillside village of Bommes. The castle dates back to part of the 13th century and later, in 1742, on the death of Baron de Pichard, the inventory shows a 30-hectare vineyard, a cellar 5 presses, two tanks and numerous wine vessels - barrels . 1855 sees the classification of Premier Cru vineyards.

Since 1984, the owner is none other than the GDF-Suez group that carried out between 1998 and 2004 a large renovation campaign to meet particular environmental standards. new fully air-conditioned cellars for optimal breeding conditions for example we note.

The planting of 41 hectares is largely dominated by Semillon with his side 8% Sauvignon and 2% Muscadelle for handpicking which may require up to 7 passages.In the winery, after pressings with delicacy, everything takes place in new barrels renewed by thirds every year, with farming can last 20 months.

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