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"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

"Lovely greenish color with a grey silver tint. Intense nose of blackcurrant b... "Lovely greenish color with a grey silver tint. Intense nose of blackcurrant buds and white peaches. Fresh in the mouth with a palate of soft grapefruit flavors intertwined with flint notes and an exquisite acidulous finish. This delicious dry white... more

"Lightly toasted marshmallow and macadamia nut aromas lead the way, followed b... "Lightly toasted marshmallow and macadamia nut aromas lead the way, followed by incredibly juicy mirabelle plum, green fig, and glazed pear and peach flavors. As big as this is, there are still plenty of honeysuckle, quinine and chamomile notes... 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

"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

"A vibrant bouquet of spring flowers composed of acacia, elderflower, jasmine,... "A vibrant bouquet of spring flowers composed of acacia, elderflower, jasmine, honeysuckle, and hawthorn flowers. This complexity of delicate fragrances, full of freshness, perfectly defines the \"Lune d'Or\". This floral delight is 100% Sémillon,... 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

"Blend: 75% Semillon, 25% Sauvignon Blanc The floral wine has great intensity,... "Blend: 75% Semillon, 25% Sauvignon Blanc The floral wine has great intensity, dominated at this stage by the concentrated botrytis. It is powerful, rich, balancing acidity and sweetness. This of course is a great wine that will age, but it is... 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

"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

"2018 is a solar Yquem, true to the vintage, but perfectly balanced and underl... "2018 is a solar Yquem, true to the vintage, but perfectly balanced and underlined a freshness which is the signature of this mythical wine. Blend: 85% Sémillon, 15% Sauvignon Blanc An extremely polished and refined d’Yquem with lightly cooked... more

"Very bright, golden color. Very candied nose with delicious notes of figs and... "Very bright, golden color. Very candied nose with delicious notes of figs and apricots. Full-bodied and fatty in the mouth with intense notes of candied fruit and excellent length. Balanced and very spicy, with almond paste and apricot.... more

"The result of a sunny, extraordinary vintage, 2022 Château d'Yquem boasts a s... "The result of a sunny, extraordinary vintage, 2022 Château d'Yquem boasts a solid and powerful structure. The very first aromas immediately reveal intense botrytised notes – the hallmark of high-quality noble rot. These notes are suggestive of... more

"Blend: 65% Semillon, 24% Sauvignon Blanc, 11% Muscadelle Bright golden-yellow... "Blend: 65% Semillon, 24% Sauvignon Blanc, 11% Muscadelle Bright golden-yellow. Pure but brooding nose offers cherry-almond, vanillin oak and some honeyed high tones; rather dominated by its oak element today. Then generous, fat, sweet and full in... more

"Blend: 85% Sémillon, 15% Sauvignon blanc An extremely polished and refined d’... "Blend: 85% Sémillon, 15% Sauvignon blanc An extremely polished and refined d’Yquem with lightly cooked peaches and mangos and an overlay of vanilla and cream with some lemon meringue. Orange peel, too. What is striking is the texture, which is... more

"Blend: 75% Semillon, 25% Sauvignon Following a very long harvest stretching n... "Blend: 75% Semillon, 25% Sauvignon Following a very long harvest stretching nearly two months, the 2015 Château d'Yquem came in at 13.9% alcohol and 144 grams per liter of residual sugar, sporting a p H of 3.65 and six grams per liter of tartaric... more

"Green gold in color, Château Suduiraut 2013 presents a powerful nose with tro... "Green gold in color, Château Suduiraut 2013 presents a powerful nose with tropical aromas such as mango, as well as notes of wood and spice with a touch of verbena. The palate reflects the vintage's duality with a rich attack and smooth body, and... more