The 2010 de Fargues has an attractive bouquet with scents of honey, saffron, creme brulee and marzipan, blossoming from the glass. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. This is a class act: very harmonious and poised, a judicious dash of spice with a very harmonious and persistent finish. Superb.

Pale to medium lemon-gold in color, the 2010 de Fargues charges out of the gate with super-intense green mango, lemon Meringue pie and baked pineapple notes with underlying hints of toasted almonds, clover honey, coriander seed and allspice plus a waft of beeswax. Full-bodied and concentrated, with wicked backbone of acid, the densely packed, multi-layered palate delivers layer upon layer of electrically charged citrus and tropical fruit notes, finishing very long with loads of savory nuances.

Offers a gorgeously exotic feel, with lush peach, apricot, creamed pineapple, coconut and heather notes all seamlessly layered and backed by additional glazed pear and persimmon flavors. Gentle accents of warm brioche and almond frame the various elements, while the finish flaunts power and length.