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Sauternes is where arguably the word's finest sweet white wines are produced. The Sauternes appellation actually consists of 5 communes; Barsac, Preignac, Bommes, Fargues and Sauternes itself. Barsac is also an appellation in its own right.

Sauternes literally has an atmosphere different from any of the other major communes. At the southern tip of the Graves, close to the Garonne, not only is the land hillier and decidedly more bucolic, but it also enjoys a specific mesoclimate of evening autumn mists which linger until well into the following day unless burnt off by warm sunshine.

The mists are caused by the cool spring-fed waters of the Ciron River meeting the warmer tidal Garonne and the result is an ideal environment for the growth of the mould botrytis cinerea.  When its arrival is felicitous, it feeds on the water in the ripe grapes, dehydrating them and leaving sweet, shriveled fruit.  

Other regions in Bordeaux (like Cadillac, Loupiac) produce wines in a similar style from the same method, but none achieve the profundity and complexity of Sauternes.

Recommended Châteaux : Ch. D'Yquem, Ch. Climens (Barsac), Ch. Suduiraut, Ch. Rieussec,  Sigalas- Rabaud, Ch. Coutet (Barsac), Ch. de Fargues, Ch. Lafaurie-Peyraguey, Ch. Doisy-Védrines (Barsac), Chateau Partarrieu, La Tour Blanche

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2005
White, drink-or-keep
Chateau Partarrieu, Sauternes
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Sauternes
37.5cl £ 6.77
$ 11.05
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Full Bodied, Sweet, White, Sauvignon Blanc, Ready, but will keep, 13.5% alc.

Enjoy the apricot fruit hints in this delicious half bottle of Sauternes with warm apple tart.
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White, drink-now
Berrys' Sauternes, Ch. Suduiraut
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Sauternes
BBR Exclusive
 37.5cl £ 8.47
$ 13.83
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Special case price £ 182.81
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Medium Bodied, Sweet, White, Sauv.Blanc & Sémillon, Drink now, Cork Closure, 12% alc.

2004 was a difficult vintage, but after four journeys through the vines to pick nobly rotten grapes, Château Suduiraut, responsible for this Berry's bottling, was done. It's one of the smallest sauternes crops ever, but given that halves of 2004 Suduiraut cost £30-plus, this lesser label with some of the grand vin's intense, waxy, peach and marzipan fruit is a delight.
(Jane Macquitty-Top Summer Wines Under £8-The Times -14-Jun-2008)
2005
White, drink-or-keep
Chateau Partarrieu, Sauternes
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Sauternes
75cl £ 14.43
$ 23.57
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Special case price £ 155.74
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Full Bodied, Sweet, White, Sauvignon Blanc, Ready, but will keep, 13.5% alc.

Enjoy the apricot fruit hints of this delicious sweetie with apple tart or other fruit-based puddings
BBR Score: 17/20.
Parker Score: 90 /100.
2004
White, keep
Ch. Rieussec, Sauternes
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Sauternes
37.5cl £ 14.89
$ 24.33
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Medium-Full Bodied, Sweet, White, Sauv.Blanc & Sémillon, For laying down, 13% alc.

"Without question, the 2004 vintage was the star of our comparative Sauternes tasting. These wines have wonderful lemon, honey and white flowers expression. They promise a treat, but they also have the amazing ability to age... Rieussec 2004 has weight, concentration and freshness."
(Wines of the Year - Decanter Award 5/5 Stars- Decanter Nov 08)
2002
White, keep
Ch. Rieussec, Sauternes
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Sauternes
Limited Stock
 37.5cl £ 15.32
$ 25.03
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Medium-Full Bodied, Sweet, White, Sauv.Blanc & Sémillon, For laying down, 13% alc.

The nose offers a lot of freshness with citrus notes dominated by grapefruit. In the mouth, the wine keeps its very fresh tone. Its moderate richness in sugar (compared to 1999, 2000 and 2001) makes this a lighter vintage full of finesse and elegance. The combination between the dried grapes from the first selective harvest and the botrytis from the end of the harvest has given a result that was much waited for. It will characterize this very fine vintage.
Drink: 2007 -2015 .
Jancis Score: 17/20.
Parker Score: 90 /100.
2004
White, drink-or-keep
Ch. Bastor Lamontagne, Sauternes
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Sauternes
75cl £ 15.32
$ 25.03
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Special case price £ 146.55
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Full Bodied, Sweet, White, Sauv.Blanc & Sémillon, Ready, but will improve, 14.5% alc.

A neighbour of Ch. Suduiraut, this wine is fermented in both steel and oak which gives it relative compleixty whilst maintaining the fresh style. A great deal less viscous than other Sauternes, this will drink well from now and for at least five more years.
(Mark Ross, BBR Commercial Manager - 11-Nov-2008)
2005
White, keep
Ch. La Tour Blanche, Sauternes
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Sauternes
New
 37.5cl £ 17.45
$ 28.50
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Special case price £ 329.46
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Medium Bodied, Sweet, White, Sauv.Blanc & Sémillon, For laying down, 14% alc.

This is a luxurious opulent Tour Blanche, one of the stars of the vintage with a singing 147g of residual sugar - full yellow in colour, with a ripe, rich botrytis bouquet, thickly textured on the palate, beautifully sensuous and exceptionally long. A star performance.
Jancis Score: 18/20.
Wine Spectator Score: 95 /100.
2005
White, keep
Ch. de Rayne-Vigneau, Sauternes
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Sauternes
Limited Stock
 75cl £ 27.23
$ 44.49
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Full Bodied, Sweet, White, Sauv.Blanc & Sémillon, For laying down, 13.5% alc.

A fine, bright pale colour, lovely forward fruit, elegant and precise with an attractive medium/long fragrant finish. For enjoyable early drinking. Drink 2008 to 2020 BBR Score: 16/20
Jancis Score: 16/20.
Parker Score: 88 /100.
Wine Spectator Score: 92 -94 /100.
2007
White, en-primeur
Ch. Rieussec, Sauternes
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Sauternes
Only available in cases of 12. 		75cl £ 43.00
$ 70.24
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Medium-Full Bodied, Sweet, White, Sauv.Blanc & Sémillon, For laying down, 13% alc.
Wines Lying in Barrel , Not available for delivery.

This rightly popular wine from the owners of First Growth Lafite-Rothschild is as engaging and sumptuous as ever in 2007. The soft, dense, rich texture is classic Rieussec while the level of sweetness is more balanced than in some previous vintages. A rich, precise, apricot tart nose is followed by an incredibly concentrated, succulent, creamy palate with apple, caramel and overripe peach, relatively low acidity and a long, intense finish. This hedonistic Rieussec may be a smidgen behind their 2005 and 2001 in quality but it is nevertheless an immensely impressive effort.
Drink: 2012 -2027 .
BBR Score: 17.5/20.
Jancis Score: 19/20.
Decanter Score: 19/20.
2001
White, keep
Ch. de Fargues, Sauternes
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Sauternes
37.5cl £ 42.13
$ 68.82
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Special case price £ 785.57
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Full Bodied, Sweet, White, Sauv.Blanc & Sémillon, For laying down, 13% alc.

"Still in barrel, this Chateau d'Yquem look-alike exhibits powerful creme brulee characteristics along with some volatile acidity, huge, full-bodied, unctuously textured flavors, ample intensity as well as purity, and caramelized tropical fruits. This brawny heavyweight requires 5-6 years of bottle age, and should evolve for three decades."
(Robert Parker - www.erobertparker.com - 30-June 2004)


Drink: 2009 -2034 .
Parker Score: 94 -96 /100.
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