Chateau de Fargues 2009 (Sweet Wine) 100-199 The 2010s are probably Barruol’s

The 2010s are probably Barruol’s greatest vintage since 2007

Both of the 1999s were drinking beautifully

possessed of enticement

I was amazed by their gnarled character (even though I have seen plenty of ancient vines in southern France)

yet super-concentrated Shiraz

Chateau de Fargues 2009 (Sweet Wine) 100-199 The 2010s are probably Barruol’sPale to medium gold in color, the 2009 de Fargues drifts effortlessly out of the glass with gorgeous honeysuckle, candied ginger, tropical fruit preserves and musk perfume scents followed by nuances of beeswax, chamomile tea and quince paste. Full bodied, seductively rich and super sweet, the hedonistic layers are beautifully offset by wonderful freshness, finishing long and very layered. It possesses mature notions and yet still has bags of vibrant