Sauternes & Barsac
We will as usual be offering halves of Sauternes and Barsac in cases of 12 at the same price as the 6 bottle cases of 75cl., you just need to specify on your wishlist request at the time of ordering.
The sheer concentration of the 2023 Sauternes is staggering. If you read my vintage report, you will know that the vintage was the hottest and wettest for a long time – two factors which combined to create a huge challenge for the red wine producing properties, but in Sauternes, where botrytis cinerea, of ‘noble rot’ is essential for making great wine, this combination was harmonious.
These present a foil, in a way, to the rest of the region as they are incredibly dense and powerful. Those who have managed to retain their acidity, have made some of the best, most age worthy sweet wines you will ever taste.
Please note that we can source wines in any format if offered by the Château. Just indicate which size you would like in your wishlist order form or email us with a specific request. Bottling charges do apply so please see our Terms for more details.
L&S Recommendations
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2023 CHÂTEAU SUDUIRAUT 1er Cru Classé Sauternes
Release date: 17/5/2024
This is 100% Semillon, and it was picked at a yield of 12 hl/ha, from September 17th onwards. Aromatically it carries one of the defining features of this vintage, a very fresh and bright salineThis is 100% Semillon, and it was picked at a yield of 12 hl/ha, from September 17th onwards. Aromatically it carries one of the defining features of this vintage, a very fresh and bright saline freshness, here intertwined with chamomile, white peach, white freesia and crushed white pebbles. It is certainly very different to the 2021 and 2022 vintages! The palate is fresh and bright, with layers of white peach, pressed lemon, crushed pebbles, herbal tea, white freesia and salted citrus, with superb veins of minerals and acids, set within a delicious and tangible substance. Brilliantly bright and fresh, with incisive acidity, this is another superb expression of the Suduiraut vineyard. Delicious, and so long, and so thoroughly charged with energy. A stunner, which I was fortunate enough to taste twice, and I savoured every drop. The residual sugar is 150 g/l, and the alcohol is 14%. Rating: 97-100 Chris Kissack, www.thewinedoctor.com (May 2024)
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2023 CHÂTEAU COUTET 1er Cru Classé Barsac
Release date: 6/5/2024
Beautiful aromatics, fresh acidity that picks things up from the first moment, crisp citrus, mango, pineapple, grated ginger, and a twist of bitter aniseed on the finish. Richly concentrated,Beautiful aromatics, fresh acidity that picks things up from the first moment, crisp citrus, mango, pineapple, grated ginger, and a twist of bitter aniseed on the finish. Richly concentrated, reflecting small yields, but once again a wine that shows the huge potential of this style in the 2023 vintage. Harvest between September 20 and October 11. Drinking range: 2025 - 2045 Rating: 96 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2024)
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2023 CHÂTEAU DOISY VÉDRINES 2ème Cru Classé Barsac
Release date: 3/5/2024
The 2023 Doisy-Védrines is floral, elegant and classy. Jasmine, orange confit, mint, chamomile and lightly honeyed, floral overtones all grace this utterly exquisite, beguiling Barsac. Terrific.The 2023 Doisy-Védrines is floral, elegant and classy. Jasmine, orange confit, mint, chamomile and lightly honeyed, floral overtones all grace this utterly exquisite, beguiling Barsac. Terrific. Drinking range: 2028 - 2053 Rating: 92-94 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (May 2024)
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2023 CHÂTEAU LAFAURIE PEYRAGUEY 1er Cru Classé Sauternes
Release date: 29/4/2024
A dense and very intense Sauternes with spiced pear, apple and orange peel. Caramel and spice with some brown sugar. Full and deep. Very sweet. Flavorful finish. Shows depth and intensity. 160 g/LA dense and very intense Sauternes with spiced pear, apple and orange peel. Caramel and spice with some brown sugar. Full and deep. Very sweet. Flavorful finish. Shows depth and intensity. 160 g/L residual sugar. Reminds me of 2003. 100% semillon. Rating: 94-95 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2024)
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2023 L'EXTRAVAGANT DE CHÂTEAU DOISY DAËNE 2ème Cru Classé Barsac
Release date: 29/4/2024
The 2023 L'Extravagant de Doisy-Daëne soars out of the glass with stunning aromatics redolent of passion fruit, pineapple, exotic white flowers, mint, apricot and orange blossom. Bright acids lendThe 2023 L'Extravagant de Doisy-Daëne soars out of the glass with stunning aromatics redolent of passion fruit, pineapple, exotic white flowers, mint, apricot and orange blossom. Bright acids lend freshness as the 2023 explodes on the back end. Even with all of its natural intensity, L'Extravagant is incredibly refined. Drinking range: 2030 - 2063 Rating: 96-98 Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate (May 2024)
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2023 CHÂTEAU DOISY DAËNE 2ème Cru Classé Barsac
Release date: 29/4/2024
Tasted in a line-up of other 2023s the Doisy Daëne stood tall for its fresh lines and neatly tucked up fruit. There is richness, a delicious citrus marmalade - that sits up well, with perkuy notes ofTasted in a line-up of other 2023s the Doisy Daëne stood tall for its fresh lines and neatly tucked up fruit. There is richness, a delicious citrus marmalade - that sits up well, with perkuy notes of apricot too. But the real charm here is the lift. A bright line keeps this interesting and lighter on its toes than many. Sophisticated and charming.L&S (Apr 2024)
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2023 CHÂTEAU GUIRAUD 1er Cru Classé Sauternes
Release date: 29/4/2024
A blend of 65% Semillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc. A very fresh, bright and limpid style on the nose, all delicate white peach and crushed white pebbles, with a touch of white pepper, perhapsA blend of 65% Semillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc. A very fresh, bright and limpid style on the nose, all delicate white peach and crushed white pebbles, with a touch of white pepper, perhaps reflecting the freshness of the vintage as well as the Sauvignon component. The palate shows a charming viscosity, with plenty of mineral energy and drive, the acidity cutting through the sweetness of the palate with ease. Great structure here, also tension, minerality and drive. This is a quite brilliant young Guiraud. Do I sense a change in direction here? Of course I do – the estate is now under the direction of Sandrine Garbay, previously of Yquem, and this certainly has more tension and elegance than I am used to finding in Guiraud. The residual sugar is 130 g/l, and the alcohol is 13.8%. Rating: 94-96 Chris Kissack, www.thewinedoctor.com (May 2024)
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2023 CHÂTEAU SIGALAS RABAUD 1er Cru Classé Sauternes
This is 100% Semillon in 2023. Such an enticing nose here, expressive and clearly sweet, but in a modern style, with white peach, crushed gravel, lemon peel and chamomile notes, very focused. modernThis is 100% Semillon in 2023. Such an enticing nose here, expressive and clearly sweet, but in a modern style, with white peach, crushed gravel, lemon peel and chamomile notes, very focused. modern and swish. The palate follows on from this very convincing aromatic profile with piles of delicious white peach, mango, apricot and mineral substance, underpinned by beautiful seams of bitterness and fresh acidity. An absolutely delicious composition, with piles of pure and mouth-watering fruit, sweetness and vigour, coming from the wine’s remarkable seam of fresh acidity. A truly great Sigalas-Rabaud in the making. Tasted twice. The residual sugar is 140 g/l, and the alcohol is 13.8%. Rating: 96-98 Chris Kissack, www.thewinedoctor.com (May 2024)
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