1981 Château de Fargues

This wine has improved significantly and actually tastes better than the 1981 d’Yquem -- as hard as that may be to believe. Spectacularly rich, very sweet, and alcoholic, it has taken on a medium gold color. There is plenty of evidence of botrytis, but the low acidity and unctuous, thick, viscous feel on the palate suggest this is a wine that is probably best drunk over the next decade. Anticipated maturity: Now-2000. Last tasted, 3/90.