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Established at Bommes in the Gironde, Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey is a Premier Cru Classé of Sauternes 1855, its 18 hectares of quaternary graves and clay set at 70 metres altitude. Founded in 1618 by Raymond Peyraguey, the château was acquired in 2014 by Silvio Denz — chairman of the Lalique Group — who undertook a thorough restoration of the vineyard and cellars, bringing the estate to HVE certification. Yields held between 5 and 18 hl/ha depending on the vintage reflect an uncompromising approach. At Halles Quercamps, we selected this château for the precision of its Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle blends, and for the consistency it delivers across every vintage. A benchmark Sauternes, true to the spirit of the 1855 classification.

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey stands as one of the defining references of the Sauternes appellation — a Premier Cru Classé since 1855, set on the slopes of Bommes at 70 metres altitude, where quaternary graves, clay and Aquitanian limestone combine to produce some of the finest sweet whites in all of Bordeaux.

Four centuries of history in the heart of Sauternes

The origins of Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey reach back to 1618, when Raymond Peyraguey established the first vineyard on this elevated Bommes terroir. Over the following centuries the property passed through several distinguished hands before being enshrined in the 1855 Classification as a Premier Cru — recognition of a terroir and a style that had already earned the admiration of the Bordeaux trade. In 2014, Silvio Denz, chairman of the Lalique Group, acquired the château and embarked on an ambitious programme of restoration: the vineyard was replanted and restructured, the cellars entirely refitted, and the estate was opened to visitors through a five-star hotel and a restaurant that has since earned two Michelin stars. The result is a château that honours its long history while operating at the very forefront of modern Sauternes winemaking.

Terroir: graves, clay and altitude

The 18 hectares of vines at Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey occupy a high terrace above the village of Bommes, in the southern Gironde. The soils are a layered combination of quaternary graves — the well-drained, heat-retaining gravel beds so characteristic of great Bordeaux — over a subsoil of clay and Aquitanian limestone. At 70 metres, the vineyard benefits from the morning mists that rise from the Ciron river, the essential climatic condition that encourages Botrytis cinerea, the noble rot upon which all great Sauternes depends. Afternoon sunshine then dries the bunches, concentrating sugars and preserving acidity. The result is a terroir of rare precision for the production of Sauternes liquoreux.

HVE certification and exacting yields

Since the 2014 restoration, the estate has pursued HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) certification, reflecting a commitment to responsible viticulture across biodiversity, water management and phytosanitary practices. Yields are deliberately contained — ranging from 5 to 18 hl/ha depending on the character of each vintage — a level of selectivity that is fundamental to the concentration and complexity for which this château is known.

The wines of Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

The château produces exclusively white wines under the Sauternes appellation, assembled from the three classic grape varieties of the region:

  • Sémillon — the dominant variety, providing richness, texture and the capacity to age with extraordinary grace
  • Sauvignon Blanc — contributing freshness, aromatic lift and structural tension
  • Muscadelle — adding a delicate floral dimension to the blend

The grand vin of Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey is a Sauternes of genuine depth and precision: honeyed and complex on the nose, with a palate that balances opulent sweetness against a firm, mineral backbone drawn from the graves and limestone beneath. Each vintage reflects the particular conditions of that year's botrytis — making the range a fascinating study in the character of this singular appellation.

Why we have selected Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

At Halles Quercamps, we have listed Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey for three reasons that matter to us as wine merchants. First, the consistency of quality across vintages: in an appellation where results can vary dramatically from year to year, this château delivers at Premier Cru level with remarkable regularity. Second, the integrity of the terroir work — HVE certification and yields as low as 5 hl/ha in difficult years are not marketing gestures but genuine expressions of a commitment to quality over volume. Third, the precision of the assemblage: the balance struck between Sémillon's richness and Sauvignon Blanc's freshness gives these wines a freshness and definition that sets them apart from heavier, more unctuous styles of Sauternes.

We recommend these wines to confirmed amateurs who appreciate the great sweet whites of Bordeaux and wish to cellar bottles with genuine ageing potential. At table, they are magnificent alongside Roquefort or a ripe Comté, and equally rewarding with pan-fried foie gras or a classic tarte Tatin.

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Browse our full selection of vintages and cuvées from Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey in the listing below, and add directly to your cellar.

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