Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2005

2005 was marked by drought. Only 127 mm of rain fell during the winter, and following a month of April with some more rain (129 mm), the dry weather began again at the end of May. The summer was first very hot in June and July, then cooler in August ... more

Château Guiraud Sauternes 2005

The first growth is produced from a 85ha of Sauternes appellation vines. Only Semillon and Sauvignon are planted at Guiraud with a pruning "à cots" or "in fan" for the Semillons and long branches for the Sauvignons. Harvest is only done hand picking by successive waves through the vineyard (2 ... more

Château Suduiraut Sauternes 2004

The wines of Chateau Suduiraut are elegant, sweet and full-bodied with a remarkable life-expectancy. They are a beautiful gold color with amber tints when aged. They have harmony, power, and finesse; it is often said that a great Suduiraut is the essence of Sauternes. more

Château d'Yquem Sauternes 2004

The 2004 vintage was complex, but well-rounded. It reflects the full gamut of Yquen's terroirs. Careful picking in the vineyard was followed by strict selection in the cellar after numerous blind tastings. The end result is that only the cream of the crop was deemed up to Yquem's draconian quality ... more

Château d'Yquem Sauternes 2001

Beautiful brilliant golden colour. Concentrated bouquet of ripe fruit (mirabelle plum, apricot, and mango) and dried fruit (fig, raisin, and quince), followed by hints of white fruit(pear and vine peach) and spicy nuances (saffron, curry, toasty aromas, fresh mint, and eucalptus). This vintage's bouquet has a rare subtlety that can ... more

Château de Malle Sauternes 2005

The vines (Semillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle) have an average age of between 30 and 40 years and are planted at a density of 6,600 vines per hectare. Each year the fruit of the vine patiently awaits the progressive invasion of the noble fungus called botrytis cinerea. The vintage, in accordance ... more

Château d'Arche Sauternes Grand Cru Classe 2005

A refined aperitif. Sauternes wines are a delicious aperitif served with cheese or melon. A prestigious wine to be enjoyed amongst friends. Ideal throughout the meal, it is in perfect harmony with foie gras, white roasted meat or cooked in a sauce, exquisite with seafood and fish, with asparagus and ... more

Château Rabaud-Promis Sauternes 2005

Wonderful aromas of pineapple and dried apple character, with just a hint of honey. Full-bodied, with fabulous honey and apricot. Sweet and spicy. Could be another 2001 in the making., 90-92 Barrel sample. The botrytis is amazingly perfumed, smelling like a Paris perfume shop. The fruit is lost in a ... more

Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2009

The minerality and stoniness really comes through on the nose of this Rieussec, more than the 2007. The palate is very well balanced with superb acidity, real tension, steely with great precision with notes of apricot, white peach and honey on the beautifully defined finish. Probably the best Rieussec since ... more

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