Lafaurie Peyraguey other_regions_italy the finish precise and persistent

the finish precise and persistent in the mouth

flowers and heather honey

mouth coating and moderately austere finale where a hint of bitter cherry arises

Cabernet Sauvignon dominates this wine with 90%

Radiant acidity gives rise to high hopes for a long life expectancy

Lafaurie Peyraguey other_regions_italy the finish precise and persistentThe 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