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"Yellow-gold, subtly oaky, and creamy-textured, rich yet dry and intensely cit... "Yellow-gold, subtly oaky, and creamy-textured, rich yet dry and intensely citrusy, with honeyed nuances. Wholly unique, the style has been described as resembling 'dry Sauternes' or mature white Graves. Chateau Musar Whites develop tawny hues and... more

"La Fleur Renaissance is a wine made in estates through strong partnerships wi... "La Fleur Renaissance is a wine made in estates through strong partnerships with winemakers that we choose and who respect precise specifications given by our masters of wine. We make careful selections from the Sauternes vineyards of limestone and... more

"After a cool and rainy spring, warm conditions prevailed all the way through ... "After a cool and rainy spring, warm conditions prevailed all the way through to November 2019. In Sauternes in particular the down pour in late July removed the risk of drought and ensured that the development of the harvest was defined by the... more

"After a cool and rainy spring, warm conditions prevailed all the way through ... "After a cool and rainy spring, warm conditions prevailed all the way through to November 2019. In Sauternes in particular the down pour in late July removed the risk of drought and ensured that the development of the harvest was defined by the... more

"Yellow-gold, subtly oaky, and creamy-textured, rich yet dry and intensely cit... "Yellow-gold, subtly oaky, and creamy-textured, rich yet dry and intensely citrusy, with honeyed nuances. Wholly unique, the style has been described as resembling 'dry Sauternes' or mature white Graves. Chateau Musar Whites develop tawny hues and... more

"Blend: 100% Semillon A Sauternes with tart tartine, cooked apple and caramel.... "Blend: 100% Semillon A Sauternes with tart tartine, cooked apple and caramel. It’s full-bodied, juicy and sweet, yet there’s lots of caramel and spice, too, such as cloves. Comes across almost dry. But lots of sweetness. Pure semillon. Unique. Tiny... more

"Blend: 75% Semillon, 25% Sauvignon Blanc Very transparent and elegant with wh... "Blend: 75% Semillon, 25% Sauvignon Blanc Very transparent and elegant with white peaches, lilacs, and light caramel. Medium-bodied, sweet and agile with salted caramel and dried orange character. Spicy botrytis at the end. A masterclass in purity... more

"The 2001 vintage of this wine was ranked #10 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 W... "The 2001 vintage of this wine was ranked #10 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 2005Lovely, brilliant, golden-yellow color. Concentrated nose of apricot compote, dried fruit, and figs with vanilla and floral (jasmine and acacia blossom)... more

"Discovering Chateau d'Yquem starts with the bouquet. Although not always very... "Discovering Chateau d'Yquem starts with the bouquet. Although not always very outgoing in young vintages, it is marked by fruit (apricot, mandarin, and occasionally tropical fruit) and oak (vanilla and toast aromas). Older vintages, on the other... more

"Yquem tells a unique story... It starts with the bouquet. Although not always... "Yquem tells a unique story... It starts with the bouquet. Although not always very outgoing in young vintages, it is marked by fruit (apricot, mandarin, and occasionally tropical fruit) and oak (vanilla and toasty aromas). Older vintages, on the... more

"Beautiful golden-yellow color. The bouquet displays great aromatic purity wit... "Beautiful golden-yellow color. The bouquet displays great aromatic purity with very intense tropical fruit notes: passion fruit, pineapple, grapefruit, and apricot. Barrel ageing makes this intrinsically great vintage of Yquem even more delicious.... more

"Watch when Jean-Sébastien Philippe, International Director of the iconic Doma... "Watch when Jean-Sébastien Philippe, International Director of the iconic Domaines Baron de Rothschild appears in this tasting featuring the newly released 97 point - 2019 Château Rieussec. Jean-Sébastien and Michael Llodra, owner of Bordeaux wine... more

"Lune d’Argent is the heart of Clos des Lunes’ production. They firmly believe... "Lune d’Argent is the heart of Clos des Lunes’ production. They firmly believe in the future of this legendary terroir and its truly original style. With a touch of French oak, the Sémillon is dense and rich, the Sauvignon Blanc refined and precise.... more

"The nose is subtle, with an initial minerality, with notes of hot stone and d... "The nose is subtle, with an initial minerality, with notes of hot stone and dry grass after the storm. This is followed by fruity notes of fresh apricot and some white flowers. On the nose and palate, we are guided by a Sauvignon aroma (39%... more

"Brilliant golden robe. Attractive complex nose of acacias, white flowers, lem... "Brilliant golden robe. Attractive complex nose of acacias, white flowers, lemon, and a touch of honey. Light, fruity mouth with flavors of candied fruits and dry apricots. Long on the palate with backbone, reflecting good acidic balance. Excellent... more

"The long harvest, over a nine week period, captured all the diversity of a gr... "The long harvest, over a nine week period, captured all the diversity of a growing season where flowering and veraison were also spread out. This year, the early start specific to Yquem, with 25 % of the grapes harvested before 15 September,... more

"Yquem tells a unique story... It starts with the bouquet. Although not always... "Yquem tells a unique story... It starts with the bouquet. Although not always very outgoing in young vintages, it is marked by fruit (apricot, mandarin, and occasionally tropical fruit) and oak (vanilla and toasty aromas). Older vintages, on the... more

"The 2001 vintage of this wine was ranked #10 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 W... "The 2001 vintage of this wine was ranked #10 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 2005Discovering Chateau d'Yquem starts with the bouquet. Although not always very outgoing in young vintages, it is marked by fruit (apricot, mandarin, and... more

"Blend: 75% Sémillon, 25% Sauvignon Blanc This is a great Yquem, delivering th... "Blend: 75% Sémillon, 25% Sauvignon Blanc This is a great Yquem, delivering thrilling purity and intensity. The nose offers intense aromas of fresh and dried apricot and peach pastry, as well as freshly baked creme brulee, candied and fresh orange... more

"Discovering Château d'Yquem starts with the bouquet. Although not always very... "Discovering Château d'Yquem starts with the bouquet. Although not always very outgoing in young vintages, it is marked by fruit (apricot), madarin, and occasionally tropical fruit) and oak (vanilla and toasty aromas). The first impression of... more