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Here’s how our judging panel usually goes: We taste crisp whites, heavier whites, rosé, lighter reds, then full-bodied reds. Somewhere in there will be a trip to the taco truck. And by the time the burliest Cabernets have all been judged, we’re usually ready to call it a day. But the marvelous mahogany-colored bottle of…
The 2003 Château Lafaurie Peyraguey Sauternes is a rare opportunity for long-lived Sauternes fresh from the château cellars with perfect provenance in perfect condition—the hard work of waiting has been done for you. This classic golden elixir, which James Suckling called the estate’s “best ever,” boasts effusive aromas of honeysuckle and jasmine, and flaunts a rich yet vibrant…
Few wines can generate a lingering glow quite like a great bottle of Sauternes—especially a First Growth from one of the most profound Bordeaux vintages of this century. Gloriously rich and perfectly aged, this 2005 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey is a golden elixir fit for the gods. This Premier Grand Cru Classé proves why Sauternes is consistently…
Few wines can generate a lingering glow quite like a great bottle of Sauternes—especially a First Growth from one of the classic Bordeaux vintages of this century. Gloriously rich and perfectly aged, this 2005 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey is a golden elixir fit for the gods. Intoxicating aromas of apricot, macerated fig, and preserved lemon twine gracefully…
The 2005 vintage in Bordeaux was absolutely gorgeous. And it produced some fabulous Sauternes. None of the stars shone brighter than the 2005 Château Suduiraut, which outscored even the legendary Château d’Yquem. The waiting is the hardest part with great Sauternes, and this bottle has been aged perfectly for you. Whether you’re buying it to…
There might not be another 97-point library wine in the world that can add the kind of value to your cellar as the 2007 Château Suduiraut Premier Grand Cru Classé Sauternes. With 97-point Cellar Selection honors, this was Wine Enthusiast’s #1 Sauternes of the vintage: “a wine of immense potential.” Wine Advocate called it “just…
“Outstanding” 2008 Chateau d’Yquem Ramon Felipe Eyquem had made a fortune as a wine and herring merchant when, in 1477, he bought an estate in the southern part of Bordeaux. More than two centuries later, the first vines were planted around Château d’Yquem. In 1784, while Minister Plenipotentiary to France, Thomas Jefferson visited the château….
A long period of ageing in oak barrels was needed to round off this very powerful wine. Citrus and fresh fruit aromas combine with candied apricot and green almonds on the nose. Great length on the palate matched with lively, fresh fruit, and a strong impression of honey and acacia blossom. The start of the growing…
Wine Spectator’s 99pt Chateau d’Yquem [[image0_right]] In 1784, Thomas Jefferson visited Sauternes. Upon his return to Monticello, Jefferson wrote, “This is the best white wine of France and the best of it is made by Monsieur de Lur-Saluces.” As our first Secretary of State, Jefferson ordered 250 bottles of the 1784 Château d’Yquem for himself…
For decades, the historic Château Rieussec has been a mainstay in the best Sauternes producer conversation. Their portfolio is stacked with full-bodied critical darlings and impress-your-friends bottles. Even so, the 2014 Sauternes stands out, with triple 95-point scores from Parker’s Wine Advocate, James Suckling, and Decanter. This incredible vintage gave Rieussec everything they needed to…
This is a bottle that will make you weak in your knees. A wine so special that the mere act of opening it means that the day has now officially become a special occasion. This is a wine that you’ll tell stories about, as if drinking it was part of your personal history — like…
“Best New Winery” in Just Three Vintages Since its debut vintage in 2013, Silkman Winery in the Hunter Valley has exploded out of the gate. Just three vintages in, Australia’s top wine critic, James Halliday, has named Silkman one of the Top 10 Wineries Down Under. Its specialty isSémillon, the crisp, lemony, and mineral variety,…
Château Haut-Bergeron’s 2016 Sauternes was one of the highlights of last year’s trip to Bordeaux. We were turned on to this 96-point gem by our friend John Salvi, a Bordeaux-based Master of Wine, and we were so impressed that we quickly secured as much as we could at a price that’s substantially lower than peers…
Bright, golden yellow colour. The nose is fresh and powerful with citrus notes, particularly tangerine skin. These are complemented by toasted aromas from the perfectly integrated oak. On the palate, the attack is very fresh and balanced, characterized by mellowness and finesse. The wine then reveals its power, with a sensation of fullness and tremendous…
The Weight of Chablis, The Opulence of Oz “Occasionally a star is born and you get to watch; Silkman is one such,” said eminent Australian critic James Halliday. Silkman, located in the Hunter Valley, wasted no time climbing the ladder to greatness: After just three vintages, Halliday named Silkman one of the Top 10 Wineries…
For hedonistic wines of unimpeachable quality and longevity, it’s tough to top Sauternes, and within that revered region it’s even tougher to top Premier Cru Supérieur Château d’Yquem. But in the phenomenal 2017 vintage, a brilliant overachiever nipped Yquem’s heels, announcing itself as a Sauternes must-have. With an impossible-to-ignore 97-point score from Vinous, Haut-Peyraguey tied…
Chablis, Sancerre, Silkman Semillon One sip of the 2017 Silkman Semillon, and you’re there: in the idyllic Hunter Valley, Australia, sipping the clean, refreshing, lemony white wine as you look over the vines toward the water. It’s a scene that could eclipse almost any wine. Almost any. But not the 94-point 2017 Silkman Semillon, a…
Brokenwood is a benchmark producer of Australia’s Hunter Valley region, one of the “most respected estates,” as described by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. The focused and intense Semillons crafted by Lain Riggs can age for decades, adding richness and complexity to the vibrancy and lemon-lime zest of their younger selves. The 2018 Brokenwood Hunter Valley…
Brokenwood is a benchmark producer of Australia’s Hunter Valley region, one of the country’s “most respected estates,” as according to Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. The 2019 Brokenwood Semillon more than lives up to the estate’s reputation, dazzling from the first pour with a zesty acid backbone making its pithy grapefruit and citrus peel aromas vivacious and energetic. The flash…
If you had to put your money on one guy to take home the FIRST Best-in-Show trophy for Sauternes in the 18-year history of Decanter’s World Wine Awards, it would be Jean-Christophe Barbe. Barbe is the proprietor of Château Laville, whose 2019 Sauternes is absolutely thrilling. Bordeaux expert Jane Anson calls Laville “a brilliant sweet…
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