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Berrys' Sauternes, Ch. Suduiraut
France
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Bordeaux
»
Sauternes
BBR Exclusive
Half Bottle
(37.5cl)
£
8.43
$
13.74
24 x
£
7.61
Special case price
£
182.61
Buy 24 and save
£
19.83
(9.5%)
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)
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2008
Ch. Guiraud, Sauternes
France
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Bordeaux
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Sauternes
Only available in
cases of 24.
Half Bottle
(37.5cl)
£
14.00
$
22.80
(In Bond)
24 x
£
14.00
Medium-Full Bodied,
Sweet,
White,
Sauv.Blanc & Sémillon ,
For laying down,
Cork Closure,
13.5% alc.
Wines Lying in Barrel
,
Not available for delivery.
Only a couple of sweet wines really stood out from our tastings in 2008 and Ch.
Guiraud was one of them. Lovely, orange botrytis notes abound on a silky,
mouthcoating, honeyed palate. Lighter in style than some Sauternes powerhouses,
this has a delicate, fresh apricot fruit style which adds delightful finesse
and charm. It is however the delightfully refreshing acidity that really made
it shine. Quite delicious, this promises enjoyment over many years to come.
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Drink: 2011
-2035
.
BBR Score: 16/20.
Jancis Score: 17/20.
Ch. de Rayne-Vigneau, Sauternes
France
»
Bordeaux
»
Sauternes
Half Bottle
(37.5cl)
£
14.04
$
22.87
24 x
£
11.04
Special case price
£
265.04
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£
72.00
(21%)
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.
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BBR Score: 16/20.
Jancis Score: 16/20.
Wine Spectator Score: 92
-94
/100.
Ch. La Tour Blanche, Sauternes
France
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Bordeaux
»
Sauternes
Half Bottle
(37.5cl)
£
17.43
$
28.39
24 x
£
13.70
Special case price
£
328.70
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£
89.74
(21%)
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.
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Jancis Score: 18/20.
Wine Spectator Score: 95
/100.
Ch. Suduiraut, Sauternes
France
»
Bordeaux
»
Sauternes
Half Bottle
(37.5cl)
£
22.96
$
37.39
24 x
£
18.79
Special case price
£
450.99
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£
99.97
(18%)
Medium-Full Bodied,
Sweet,
White,
Sauv.Blanc & Sémillon ,
For laying down,
13.5% alc.
Under the ownership of AXA Millésimes, run by Englishman Christian
Seely, this 16th century estate has really fulfilled its potential, firmly
establishing itself amongst the top three or four in the region. Its 2005
demonstrates the stylishness of the vintage with its finely perfumed nose,
while the palate combines elegance with an undeniable weight of exotic tropical
citrus and white peach fruit. This is a brilliantly harmonious, complete wine
with a sublime aftertaste.
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Drink: 2012
-2025
.
Jancis Score: 18/20.
Wine Spectator Score: 95
-100
/100.
2008
Ch. Guiraud, Sauternes
France
»
Bordeaux
»
Sauternes
Limited Stock
Only available in
cases of 12.
Bottle
(75cl)
£
27.00
$
43.97
(In Bond)
12 x
£
27.00
Medium-Full Bodied,
Sweet,
White,
Sauv.Blanc & Sémillon ,
For laying down,
Cork Closure,
13.5% alc.
Wines Lying in Barrel
,
Not available for delivery.
Only a couple of sweet wines really stood out from our tastings in 2008 and Ch.
Guiraud was one of them. Lovely, orange botrytis notes abound on a silky,
mouthcoating, honeyed palate. Lighter in style than some Sauternes powerhouses,
this has a delicate, fresh apricot fruit style which adds delightful finesse
and charm. It is however the delightfully refreshing acidity that really made
it shine. Quite delicious, this promises enjoyment over many years to come.
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Drink: 2011
-2035
.
BBR Score: 16/20.
Jancis Score: 17/20.
Ch. Rieussec, Sauternes
France
»
Bordeaux
»
Sauternes
Half Bottle
(37.5cl)
£
23.83
$
38.80
24 x
£
18.54
Special case price
£
444.94
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£
126.89
(22%)
Medium-Full Bodied,
Sweet,
White,
Sauv.Blanc & Sémillon ,
For laying down,
14% alc.
D'Yquem still seems to be head and shoulders above everyone else in Sauternes
but Rieussec is part of the select group - made up of Climens and Suduiraut -
chasing for the second spot. This is better than 2003 but a little bit behind
2001 in terms of gravitas and zingy acidity. It is nonetheless a cracking wine
with immense class, intensity and elegance plus firm acidity that provides a
backbone for the rich fruit. Made from 91% Semillon, 8% Sauvignon Blanc and 1%
Muscadelle, it combines purity with great balance., while very pure, rich
apricots with hints of fruit peel abound. Drink 2010-2030.
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BBR Score: 18/20.
Jancis Score: 18/20.
Wine Spectator Score: 95
-100
/100.
Ch. Rieussec, Sauternes
France
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Bordeaux
»
Sauternes
Only available in
cases of 12.
Bottle
(75cl)
£
43.00
$
70.03
(In Bond)
12 x
£
43.00
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.
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Drink: 2012
-2027
.
BBR Score: 17.5/20.
Jancis Score: 19/20.
Decanter Score: 19/20.
Ch. de Fargues, Sauternes
France
»
Bordeaux
»
Sauternes
Half Bottle
(37.5cl)
£
42.13
$
68.61
24 x
£
32.70
Special case price
£
784.70
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£
226.43
(22%)
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)
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Drink: 2009
-2034
.
Parker Score: 94
-96
/100.
Ch. Suduiraut, Sauternes
France
»
Bordeaux
»
Sauternes
Bottle
(75cl)
£
44.22
$
72.01
12 x
£
36.57
Special case price
£
438.89
Buy 12 and save
£
91.72
(17%)
Full Bodied,
Sweet,
White,
Sauv.Blanc & Sémillon ,
For laying down,
13.5% alc.
Under the ownership of AXA Millésimes, run by Englishman Christian Seely, this
16th century estate has really fulfilled its potential, firmly establishing
itself amongst the top three or four in the region. Its 2005 demonstrates the
stylishness of the vintage with its finely perfumed nose, while the palate
combines elegance with an undeniable weight of exotic tropical citrus and white
peach fruit. This is a brilliantly harmonious, complete wine with a sublime
aftertaste. Drink 2012-2025
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Jancis Score: 18.5/20.
Wine Spectator Score: 95
-100
/100.