Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

Identity

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey is a Premier Grand Cru Classé de Sauternes (1855), located in the commune of Bommes in the Gironde département. The estate is owned by Silvio Denz, who also heads the Lalique group. The property is managed by David Bolzan, with Simon Deleporte as cellar master and technical director, and Yann Buchwalter as estate manager. Valérie Lavigne serves as consultant oenologist.

History and philosophy

The history of Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey dates back to 1618, when its first vines were planted, giving the estate over 400 years of heritage. It was acquired by Silvio Denz in 2014, having previously belonged to the Cordier family and subsequently the Suez group, which bought it in 1984 and renovated the facilities in the early 2000s. Under Silvio Denz's leadership, the estate underwent a comprehensive refurbishment and developed a distinguished wine tourism offering, including a 5-star Relais & Châteaux hotel and a fine dining restaurant, Lalique, opened in June 2018. Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey showcases its close ties to Lalique crystal, notably highlighted by a crystal barrel displayed in its cellars. The estate is committed to CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) practices and holds the Vignobles et Découvertes certification.

Appellations

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey produces wines under the Sauternes appellation. It is recognised as a Premier Grand Cru Classé de Sauternes in 1855. A portion of the vineyard is also dedicated to the production of dry white wines.

Practical information

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey is located at 1707 Route des Gourgues, 33210 Bommes. The estate offers tours and tastings for a fee every day from 10:00 to 19:00. Group visits (10 to 30 people) are available. The site features a 5-star Relais & Châteaux hotel and the Lalique restaurant, awarded two Michelin stars under chef Jérôme Schilling (Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2022). Services include cellar-door sales, dining, accommodation, a boutique, delivery options, and Wi-Fi. Languages spoken are French, English, and Spanish, and pets are welcome. Payments can be made by American Express, debit/credit cards, cheques, cash, or bank transfer.

Email address: visite@lafauriepeyragueylalique.com

Telephone: +33 5 24 22 80 16

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Official estate website

The vineyard (terroir)

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey's vineyard spans a planted area of 18 hectares, with a production surface of 36 hectares out of the estate's 47-hectare total. The average vine age is around 40 years. The grape varieties are overwhelmingly dominated by Sémillon at 93%, complemented by Sauvignon Blanc (6%) and Muscadelle (1%). The microclimate of the Sauternes region, characterised by autumn morning mists, fosters the development of Botrytis cinerea, which is essential for producing the appellation's sweet wines. Harvesting is carried out entirely by hand, across successive selective passes.

Signature cuvées

The estate is renowned primarily for its Grand Cru Classé de Sauternes. The flagship cuvée delivers complex sweet wines characterised by intense aromas of candied fruit, honey, and floral notes, with a harmonious balance of richness and freshness. The cuvées produced include “Sauternes Cœur de Terroir” and “Crème de Tête”, the latter being a single-plot selection. The château also produces a fine dry white wine.

Vinification and ageing

Hand-harvesting through successive selective passes ensures that only the grapes most suited to making sweet wines are picked. Vinification methods aim to preserve the aromatic complexity and concentration of the berries affected by noble rot. Ageing takes place in oak barrels.