Château de Fargues Sauternes 2004

A curl of woodsmoke on the first nose, plenty of acidity to ensure a push and pull contrast as the palate constructs itself in the mouth. A low yield after hail, down to 6hl/h, but this has poise and elegance and deliver a satiny texture while keeping the flavours tight and controlled, with grated ginger, spiced nectarine and cloves. Harvest Septemer 28 through to November 4, spread out across four passes through the vines, just finishing before the frost. François Amirault winemaker.