The 2006 Lafaurie-Peyraguey is worthy follow-up to the 2005 and just as good. The bouquet is a soaring success, featuring wild honey, quince, saffron, flakes of white chocolate and pineapple chunks – more fun and more engaging than the stately 2005. The palate is medium-bodied with a lovely viscous texture, a fine bead of acidity and a very cohesive mandarin and grapefruit finish. This has always been on an upward curve and comes recommended given reasonable market prices. Tasted from an ex-château bottle at home.
93 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Aug 2019)
Tasted at the Sauternes 2006 ten-year on horizontal in Bordeaux. The 2006 Lafaurie Peyraguey has a complex bouquet: honey, white chocolate, quince and dried pineapple scents that billow from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with marmalade and bitter orange on the entry, a fine line of acidity with a harmonious mandarin and grapefruit finish that carries ample botrytis with it. This appears to have improved over the last couple of years, suggesting an upward trajectory in bottle? Worth checking out. Tasted April 2016.
92 points, Wine Advocate (May 2016)
Shows botrytis spice, with lemon peel and dried apple aromas. Full-bodied, sweet and racy, with loads of spicy character and strong acidity. A serious Sauternes. Best after 2014.
92 points, Wine Spectator (Mar 2009)
The wine starts lively, almost fresh. Only after a while in the mouth do you taste the intense richness underneath. The structure is of pear skins, with white fig and sweet dried apricot syrup. The botrytis, dry at the heart of the wine, gives the whole ensemble great balance.
92 points, Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast (Mar 2009)
The 2006 Lafaurie-Peyraguey is pale to medium gold-colored. It needs a swirl or two before bursting with notes of pineapple upside-down cake, allspice, and candied ginger, leading to wafts of persimmon butter, crème caramel, and fresh hay. The palate is rich and vivacious, with unctuous fruit and a lively backbone to support it, finishing long and spicy.
92 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (Jul 2024)
More balanced and open than the 2005 with dried apple, pear and honey character. Full body, medium sweet and a flavorful finish. Drink or hold.
91 points, James Suckling (Oct 2012)
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