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Chateau Guiraud,
Ready, but will keep,
The 2001 vintage resulted in truly exceptional, hedonistic sweet wines in Sauternes, and the Cru Classé estate Ch. Guiraud produced a very fine and rich example. A perfumed bouquet of honey, beeswax and honeysuckle entices – and the palate doesn’t disappoint, with good acidity supported by a glorious freshness. The finish is long, persistent and intense. This is a classy wine from a classy estate.
Chateau Suduiraut,
Ready, but will keep,
In 2001 winemaker Pierre Pascaud has produced a quite extraordinary wine that is a real contender for 'wine of the vintage'. With an elegant honeyed nose, this seductive, creamy, opulent wine explodes on the palate with layers upon layers of complex flavours. The sweetness and acidity are in perfect harmony and the finish is breathtaking. A real revelation.
Chateau de Malle,
Ready, but will keep,
A fabulous effort, the 2001 De Malle is closed aromatically, but it exhibits tremendous palate penetration, deep, full-bodied flavors, great acidity for balance, and marvelous notes of lavender, honey, pineapple, creme brulee, and spice. This is a sensationally textured, long, medium gold-colored, moderately sweet 2001. Give it 2-3 years of cellaring, and drink it over the following two decades.
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Chateau Doisy Daene,
Ready, but will keep,
When the original Doisy estate was split up in the 19th century, it was bought by an English gentleman who attached his name to this estate. Today it is owned and run by Pierre and Denis Dubourdieu, who have done more to improve the quality of white Bordeaux than anyone else. Famous for its finesse and poise, these elements have been enhanced by a wonderful richness in Doisy-Dane's 2001. A delightful pure floral aromatic nose is followed by a crisp, balanced palate with fine citrus fruit and hints of crystallised pineapple. Very good indeed. Drink 2006-2015 Limited to one case per cdustomer.
Chateau Doisy-Vedrines,
Ready, but will keep,
The largest of the Doisy estates, this 2me Cru Barsac property has been owned by the Castja family (who also own Ch. Batailley and Ch. Trotte Vieille) since 1946. Situated on the highest plateau in Barsac the yields are painfully low, even by Sauternes standards. With a distinctive fresh citrus and botrytis nose, this has a great texture with rich, opulent fruit, fine purity and definition, ample acidity and hints of thin-cut marmalade on the finish. Excellent. Drink 2006-2012. Limted to one case per customer.
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