92% Sémillon, 8% Sauvignon Blanc. Our team were narrowly divided between this and Rieussec as the best Sauternes we tasted. The nose is restrained, a little closed, and certainly very elegant - there are lightly honeyed, apple and brioche notes reminiscent of prestige cuvée Champagne but with more richness and opulence. The palate opens up nicely with great sweetness and intensity, a long finish and a steely backbone of acidity. Definitely one for the long term - drink 2020-2035. 17.5 points (out of 20)
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En Primeur wines are still in barrel at the châteaux and are sold as ‘futures’ up to two years in advance of delivery. The price includes delivery in-bond to a dedicated storage account. Before your wine arrives in the UK you will have the option to specify duty-paid delivery to an address of your choice, but you will need to pay a release fee to cover duty, VAT and handling at the prevailing rates.
- Origin:
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France
- Closure:
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Natural Cork
- Style:
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Dessert wines
- Varieties:
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Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Estimated delivery: Summer 2010
Estimated release cost: £107.00
"Green gold. Muted, almost dry nose. Very sweet start though a little on the hot barley sugar side rather than wonderfully fine and nuanced. A bit sugary. Astringent finish but massive sugar levels even if not fine. Chewy end. Gone for bust! Not quite as fine at this stage as I have come to expect of this property. 17.5 points (out of 20)."
Jancis Robinson,
www.jancisrobinson.com
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"Solid baby sticky, with a core of apple pie, honey and spicy fruit on the palate. Medium- to full-bodied, with medium sweetness and a lively finish. 92-95 points."
James Suckling,
Wine Spectator
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