A focused vintage at Fargues, with a little more cut than the riper late-’90s wines. The 2002 shows classic botrytis depth—apricot, candied lemon, saffron—and a clean line of acidity that keeps the sweetness on track. The blend leans heavily on Sémillon with a supporting role from Sauvignon Blanc, all harvested berry-by-berry only when perfectly botrytized. Long élevage in oak adds polish without weight.While Yquem shifted to the luxury-group spotlight in this era, Fargues remains firmly in the hands of the Lur-Saluces family, working with the same precision, tiny yields, and old-school patience. A refined, age-worthy Sauternes now entering a great drinking window—concentrated but never sticky, with structure to carry further.