Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey
Lafaurie-Peyraguey
Sauternes
2001
Vintage
Varietal
Sémillon
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2010-2048), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2048, with a drinking horizon to 2063.
The ‘01 Lafaurie-Peyraguey.
Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 2001 is a Sémillon from Sauternes, France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Sauternes Sémillon should bring apricot, honey and candied citrus to the nose, with a delicate floral note lifting the sweetness. The 2001 Lafaurie-Peyraguey is expected to feel rich and silky, its bright acidity balancing concentrated fruit and keeping the palate vivid. The listed peak extends through 2048 within a horizon to 2063; expect a lingering finish with honeyed stone fruit and a gentle mineral edge.
The 2001 vintage
Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey's 2001 wine is a Sémillon from Sauternes, France.
About Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey
Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey's wine is a Sémillon from Sauternes, France.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Roasted foie gras with apricot compote
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Baked Brie with honeyed quince
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with spiced quince paste
The pairing also suits the wine's full body.
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Frequently Asked
What is Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 2001?
Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 2001 is a Sémillon from Sauternes, France.
When should Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 2001 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2008-2063. Within that arc, the peak window is 2010-2048. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 2001?
Pair this wine with Roasted foie gras with apricot compote; Baked Brie with honeyed quince; or Aged Comté with spiced quince paste.