Sauternes, Bordeaux Beautiful golden-yellow colour. Concentrated, very attractive bouquet of ripe fruit, stewed fruit, and vanilla biscuits. Round, very sweet, and well-balanced on the palate. Plenty of volume and a suave quality marvellously underpinned by acidity. The fruity, spicy, mentholated nuances are accompanied by a really beautiful smooth, elegant texture. While...
The second wine of Château Rieussec is selected according to the same standards as the first wine. Its constant feature is centered on a fine aromatic structure dominated by citrus aromas. The name, Carmes de Rieussec, relates to the monks of the Carmes de Langon, who were owners of the Rieussec...
The second wine of Château Rieussec is selected according to the same standards as the first wine. Its constant feature is centered on a fine aromatic structure dominated by citrus aromas. The name, Carmes de Rieussec, relates to the monks of the Carmes de Langon, who were owners of the Rieussec...
Chateau d'Arche Sauternes 2003
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This wine is a Bordeaux Future. It is not expected to arrive in stock until Spring/Summer 2006. We are offering it by the case only. Magnums or demis may be available at a slight upcharge. Please inquire (618-394-9800). All cancelled orders will be assessed a 10% restock fee.
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Chateau de Fargues 2003 375ml Sauternes
Sauternes, Bordeaux Lovely, bright golden colour. The bouquet is already quite mature, while maintaining a good degree of freshness. A typical, fine Chateau de Fargues with refined, spicy nuances. Starts out quite soft on the palate with medium body. Long aftertaste with good acidity. Botrytised flavours blend in with nuances of...
Chateau La Tour Blanche 2003 -Sauternes 375ml
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Chateau La Tour Blanche 2003 Sauternes
Sauternes, Bordeaux Space limitations preclude including tasting notes. 2003 is a rich, sweet vintage of powerful, full-bodied wines that possess huge levels of glycerin, alcohol, and residual sugar.” Rated 96, Robert Parker Dark gold in color already, with intense aromas of dried apricots, citrus, honey and maple syrup with lots of...
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Sauternes, Bordeaux Space limitations preclude including tasting notes. 2003 is a rich, sweet vintage of powerful, full-bodied wines that possess huge levels of glycerin, alcohol, and residual sugar.” Rated 89, Robert Parker Very, very intense aromas of dried apricot and lemon. Honey, syrup and Golden Delicious. Full-bodied, viscous and very sweet....
Chateau Lafaurie Peyraguey 2003 Sauternes 375ml
Sauternes, Bordeaux Space limitations preclude including tasting notes. 2003 is a rich, sweet vintage of powerful, full-bodied wines that possess huge levels of glycerin, alcohol, and residual sugar.” Rated 89, Robert Parker Very, very intense aromas of dried apricot and lemon. Honey, syrup and Golden Delicious. Full-bodied, viscous and very sweet....
For several generations, Château Rieussec has been a leading name in Sauternes wines. As early as 1868, Charles Cocks remarked that Beyond any of the others, Rieussec produces wines that are very similar to Yquem wines”. 2005 was marked by drought. Only 127 mm of rain fell during the winter, and...
