2019 Clos Haut Peyraguey (375ml)

Clos Haut-Peyraguey traces its origins to the seventeenth century, when it formed part of the same large Sauternes estate as Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey, before being separated in the late nineteenth century with the highest and best-situated parcels retained as Clos Haut-Peyraguey. The name Peyraguey, derived from the local word for hill, reflects its elevated position in the commune of Bommes, where the vineyard sits among the highest slopes of the appellation, close to Chateau d'Yquem. The 21-hectare estate, classified as a Premier Cru in 1855 and notable as the smallest of the top-ranked properties at the time, is planted predominantly to Semillon with a smaller proportion of Sauvignon Blanc on gravel, sand and clay soils. Vinification and ageing take place in French oak, with maturation in up to 50 percent new barrels, producing a classically structured Sauternes that reflects both its altitude and historic pedigree.

Other Reviews....
The 2019 Clos Haut-Peyraguey is just as compelling as it was from barrel. Airy and light on its feet, the 2019 is a wine of total understatement. Passionfruit, tangerine, pineapple, mint and exotic floral notes are all laced together. A long, persistent finish rounds things out in style. Superb. Drink 2025-2044.
96 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous (Jan 2022)

Expressive nose of ginseng, marmalade, dried tangerines, apricot conserve and lemon curd. Some toast and caramel. Creamy with spicy, balanced and almost savory layers. Elegant. Drink or hold.
93 points
Claire Nesbitt - JamesSuckling.com

More elegant and finesse-driven now from bottle, the 2019 Clos Haut-Peyraguey has beautiful white peach, honeyed apricot, baking spice, ginger, and orange zest nuances in a medium to full-bodied, pretty, elegant, layered style. It's not a blockbuster but shines for its seamless, balanced, pure profile. Drink bottles over the coming 10-15 years. Drink 2023-2038.
94 points
Jeb Dunnuck

A little closed on the nose with crunchy apple and orange aromas but it's rich and full with such depth on the palate giving caramel, buttery toffee, lemon and some green apple and apricot flavours with wood spice, not so noticable in terms of a flavour but you get the texture and slight spice around the edges. Feels structured with so much on show but needs time to harmonise. Drink 2023-2043.
94 points
Georgina Hindle - Decanter